SOURCES SOUGHT

For W912PP25RA002 Two Phase Design Build FY26 192 PERSON DORMITORY, CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes.  THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SOURCES SOUGHT.  No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow up information requests. 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Albuquerque District has been tasked to solicit for and award the design and construction (Design-Build) of a 192 Person Dormitory at Cannon Air Force Base, Clovis, New Mexico.  The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed-price, design-build contract procured in accordance with FAR 15, Negotiated Procurement using a Best Value process, however, the results and analysis of the market research will finalize the determination of the procurement method.  The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the responses to this synopsis.

PURPOSE OF SOURCES SOUGHT

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable of designing and constructing an 8477 SM (91,245 SF), three-story, dormitory for Airmen.  Facility will have 192 rooms and will follow the 2019 Air Force Standard Design Permanent Party Enlisted Dormitory design requirements.  These include, but not limited to, private bathrooms and kitchenettes, reinforced concrete foundation, steel frame and reinforced concrete walls and floors.  Project includes all utilities, pavements, site improvements, storm water management, landscaping, paved parking lot, and all required support to provide a complete and usable facility.

In accordance with FAR 36/DFARs 236, the estimated construction price range for this project is: Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

The minimum/special capabilities required for this project are:

--Prime Contractor experience with the Design-Build process on projects performed for the Government with processes such as submitting design submittals, safety plans, construction schedules, and quality control plans for design and construction prior to construction.

--Prime Contractor experience with managing a design firm capable of designing multi-story steel frame structures with reinforced concrete walls and floors.

--Prime Contractor experience providing facilities that meet stringent UFC requirements in the Design of Buildings to Resist Progressive Collapse

--Prime Contractor experience with constructing dormitories

--Prime Contractor experience with the security requirements imposed on construction contractors and associated personnel working on military installations

The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 236220 which has a small business size standard of $45 Million. 

Small Businesses are reminded under FAR 52.219-14 DEV, Limitations on Subcontracting that they must perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with their own employees, or similarly situated entities for general construction-type procurement.

Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this sources sought synopsis.

Anticipated solicitation issuance date for the solicitation is on or about 21 October 2025. The official synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued on SAM.gov inviting firms to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued.

INSTRUCTIONS ON SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT

Firm’s response to this Sources Sought shall be limited to 15 pages and shall include the following information:

1.  Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE, DUNS, and website (if applicable).

2.  Firm’s Business