Repair Bldg 136, Heating Plant Building Watervliet Arsenal NY
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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, New York District, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified firms for the Repair of Building 136, Heating Plant Building at Watervliet Arsenal, NY. This project will be executed via a Design-Build (DB) contract method. The Government is assessing industry capability, particularly among small businesses, for this construction project. Responses are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves repairs to Building 136, the Arsenal's central steam-generation facility. The scope includes restoring the facility envelope, correcting code and life-safety deficiencies, and modernizing support and administrative areas. The goal is to extend the building's useful life by 40 years while ensuring ongoing boiler operations. Work is limited to repairs, replacements, and reconfigurations of existing systems; no new construction or steam-generation is planned. The facility must be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Code (UFC 1-200-02), incorporating energy efficiencies, building envelope improvements, and integrated building systems performance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipates Design-Build RFP)
- NAICS: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- Funding: Operation and Maintenance, Army (OMA) modernization project
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to assess small business capabilities including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
- Published: February 11, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested businesses must submit two (2) examples of previous experience in Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a cost magnitude greater than $10,000,000. Responses are restricted to U.S. firms registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). 8(a) and HUBZone firms must be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Submissions should be sent via email or mail.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought for market research only; no proposals are being requested or accepted at this time. The information gathered will inform the acquisition strategy.