Z--Army Design-Build & Design-Bid-Build Construction
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 Department of the Interior, through its IBC Acquisition Services Directorate, is soliciting proposals for Design-Build & Design-Bid-Build Construction services for Facility Modernization at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, and Benet Labs, NY. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an anticipated five (5) awards under a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The aggregate value is not to exceed $50,000,000.00. Proposals are due June 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers a broad range of facility modernization services, including maintenance, repair, minor construction, design, design-build, and/or construction. Work may involve various systems such as architectural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression, structural, electrical, HVAC, instrumentation, security, and safety. Task orders issued under the IDIQ will be Firm-Fixed-Price.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Multiple Award IDIQ with Firm-Fixed Price Task Orders
- Period of Performance: Five (5) year ordering period
- Estimated Value: Not to exceed $50,000,000.00 in aggregate task order awards
- Task Order Magnitude: Between $2,000 and $11,000,000.00
- Minimum Guarantee: $500 per awardee
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. To be eligible, the Prime Contractor's Home Office must be located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, or Connecticut. Offerors must also have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: June 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Management Plan, Past Performance, and Price. Management Plan and Past Performance are approximately equal and, combined, are more important than Technical Capability. All non-price factors combined are approximately equal to Price.
Key Amendments & Documents
Multiple amendments have primarily extended the proposal due date, with the latest confirming the June 22, 2026 deadline. Amendment 0001 provided administrative updates, responses to industry questions, and an updated Microsoft Word version of Attachment 10, the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). Amendment 0008 provided further responses to additional industry questions. Key attachments include:
- Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ): Crucial for client feedback on past projects.
- Wage Determinations: Specific to Morris County, NJ, and various counties in NY, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for construction trades.
- IDIQ Key Labor Categories & Rates: Provides a framework for labor pricing across ordering periods.
- DOI Release of Claims: A form required for contract close-out.
Offerors should review all amendments and attachments carefully for complete submission requirements and clarifications.