REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / MARKET RESEARCH TO ACQUIRE A TRAINING FACILITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / MARKET RESEARCH

 ACQUIRE A TRAINING FACILITY

This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 15.201(d) & (e).

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of conducting market research, analysis, and screening of available real estate properties and facilities, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter a contract, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response to this request.

All information contained in this RFI is preliminary and is subject to change if, and when, a solicitation or potential offer to purchase is issued.  Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract.  After the U.S. Government has reviewed the responses and the results of the research, the government may issue an offer to purchase subject to appraisal and due diligence.

THIS IS ONLY A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.  NO GUARANTEE OF AWARD OR OFFER TO PURCHASE ARE MADE OR IMPLIED.  THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE OPENING/CLOSING DATE.

BACKGROUND

The United States Coast Guard (USCG), in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is conducting market research to identify potential locations for an additional training center.  This initiative addresses the Coast Guard’s existing training space deficit of approximately 280,000 square feet, which is expected to increase to 1.3 million square feet needed to meet the Coast Guard’s projected workforce growth of up to 15,000 additional personnel.  The Coast Guard seeks to evaluate existing facilities or properties that can be adapted to meet the infrastructure requirements for recruit training and can be operational within 12 months of acquisition or lease.  Properties must be located within the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the United States and have a livability index of at least 50/100.

PROJECT SCOPE/DELIVERABLES

The Coast Guard is seeking a training facility that can support the operational and training needs of its personnel.  The facility should meet most of the following requirements, proposals that meet at least six will be strongly considered:

• Lodging for 1,200 recruits.
• A dining facility capable of seating 400 personnel.
• A medical facility to support 1,000 personnel (minimum 200 medical encounters and 200 dental encounters per day)
• 14 classrooms sized to accommodate 30-60 students.
• An auditorium with a capacity of 500+ students.
• A pool with 6 lanes, 25 yards in length, and a minimum depth of 4 feet.
• A multipurpose gymnasium/athletic/sports facility suitable for sitting 1,200 personnel
• Office space for 400 staff members.
• A land area of 150-250 acres.
• Proximity to a Small Commercial Service or larger airport within 30 miles.

The Coast Guard is interested in properties that include additional features, such as housing units, grocery stores, schools, fitness centers, spousal employment opportunities, and child development center space for staff and their families, or facilities that can be adapted for other Coast Guard missions.  

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION CRITERIA

Eligible properties must have the following criteria:

• Properties must be fully enclosed with controlled access points to meet security requirements, or be able to be enclosed into a contiguous, secure parcel.
• Properties must be located within the continental United States and be within 50 miles of an airport and support services.
• Properties must comply with all local, state, and federal codes/standards. All utilities, appliances, and other furnishings must be functional.
• Properties must be located within the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the United States and have a livability index of at least 50/100.
• Properties must be in areas that can support 600 families, with access to public transportation, schools, fire and emergency services, grocery stores, and other essential services.
• All housing units, training facilities, and support infrastructure should be contiguous within the property.
• Properties must have low environmental risks, with no significant concerns related to lead-based paint, asbestos, or other hazards.

OBJECTIVES

The Coast Guard’s objectives for this project include addressing the current and future training needs of Coast Guard personnel, ensuring the property can support up to 1,200 recruits and 400 staff members, and identifying properties that can be operational within 12 months of acquisition or lease.  The Coast Guard also aims to minimize costs associated with acquisition, renovation, and ongoing operations while ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental and safety standards.

Send Expressions of Interest in response to this RFI to:

Name/Title: Peter Spinella 

Address: 475 Kilvert Street, Providence, RI 02886-1379 

Email Address: Peter.c.spinella@uscg.mil  

Name/Title: Real Estate Contracting Officer 

Phone # 571-607-5443 

For more information regarding this Request for Information and Market Research, visit:  https://www.uscg.mil/ForceDesign2028/People  

See attachment for the direct link to the above website.