Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Market Survey for Integrated Training Command (ITC) at Malmstrom Air Force Base (MAFB), Montana
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Seattle District is conducting a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Market Survey for the proposed Integrated Training Command (ITC) construction project at Malmstrom Air Force Base (MAFB), Montana. This is a Special Notice to gather industry feedback on the potential use of PLAs for a large-scale construction project exceeding $35 million, not a request for proposals.
Scope of Work
The planned construction involves a 7,152 SM (76,979 SF) Integrated Training Center (ITC). This facility will house Sentinel (GBSD) specific equipment and training devices for wing-level maintenance, security forces, cyber defense, and operations training. It will include high-bay and single-story technical training labs, shops, and classrooms built to ICD 705 specifications. Construction features a deep reinforced concrete foundation, structural steel framing, insulated metal panel exterior walls, and comprehensive building systems (electrical, mechanical, security, communications). Site improvements include grading, drainage, utilities, and access paving.
Purpose of Survey
This survey aligns with Executive Order (E.O.) 14063 and FAR 22.503 policy, which require agencies to use PLAs for large-scale federal construction projects unless an exception applies. The USACE seeks to understand the construction community's perspective on PLAs to inform appropriate acquisition decisions.
Industry Feedback Focus
Industry is invited to comment on PLA use via an attached list of questions. These questions delve into prior PLA usage, awareness of skilled labor shortages, opinions on how PLAs affect government economy and efficiency, and the intent to bid on projects with or without PLA requirements. Specifically, the survey requests detailed information on anticipated cost impacts (positive or negative), including specific breakdowns, and the impact of PLAs on subcontractor availability and preferences. Bidders are asked to estimate the percentage change in total price if a PLA is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Market Survey)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Market Survey)
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, by 1:00 PM Pacific Time
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Place of Performance: Malmstrom AFB, MT
Submission Details
Responses to this PLA Market Survey must be submitted electronically to Kyla Couch, Contract Specialist, at kyla.m.couch@usace.army.mil. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the government or a solicitation for proposals. Interested sources must respond to future solicitations separately.