96001 Metro Entrance Pedestrian Access Control Point (MEPACP)
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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 Defense, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for the Metro Entrance Pedestrian Access Control Point (MEPACP) project at the Pentagon. This initiative seeks capable contractors for the construction of a new 18,400 sq ft personnel screening facility. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to gather industry information for future planning. Responses are due by June 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Project Scope
The MEPACP project involves constructing a new Metro Entrance Pedestrian Access Control Point at the Pentagon. This facility will screen personnel prior to entry, replacing the existing Employee Entrance Screening Facility to improve operational efficiency and security compliance (HSPD-12, ISMP). The project is approximately 18,400 sq ft and will be executed via a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) delivery method. The estimated magnitude is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.
Key Requirements & Constraints
- NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45,000,000)
- PSC Code: Y1AA – Construction of Office Buildings
- Unique Constraints: Complex site conditions including operating over the WMATA Metro tunnel, potential contaminated soil remediation, pre-construction utility monitoring, and an anticipated three-year warranty.
- Capability Requirements:
- Relevant Experience: Successful completion of similar DBB projects, specifically high-security entry points or Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) facilities compliant with federal mandates. Experience in restrictive/metropolitan environments and historic preservation is also sought.
- Schedule Management: Ability to support multiple shifts (normal and off-hours) for timely completion.
- Site Preparation: Demonstrated experience managing severe structural site constraints, high traffic areas, and environmental remediation.
- Bonding Capacity: Minimum single-project bonding capacity of $40,000,000 and an aggregate capacity of $200,000,000.
- Project Labor Agreement: Capability to execute work under a Project Labor Agreement (per E.O. 14063).
- Pentagon Access & CUI Handling: Experience managing construction logistics in a high-security, active-campus environment and proven capability to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) per NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and NIST SP 800-172 Rev. 3.
Information Access & Submission
The Statement of Work (SOW) and Issued for Construction (IFC) package are Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). To access these documents, interested firms must:
- Download and complete the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) from SAM.gov.
- Email the signed NDA to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist by June 12, 2026, 11:00 AM ET, including company name, address, UEI, and point of contact.
- Request access to restricted documents in SAM.gov after NDA submission.
Responses should include:
- Company details (Name, Address, UEI, POC).
- A Capability Statement (max 5 pages) detailing relevant experience.
- Proof of Bonding Capacity.
- Business Status (small business, socio-economic categories).
- Industry Feedback on using FAR Part 12 procedures and draft evaluation criteria (using Attachment B - Feedback Form).
All responses must be submitted as a single PDF via email to Kyle.R.Blake5.civ@mail.mil and Shanea.F.Butler.civ@mail.mil by Friday, June 26, 2026, 11:00 AM ET.
Evaluation Factors (Draft)
Draft evaluation criteria (Attachment A) indicate a two-phase process:
- Phase I (Pass/Fail): Focus on Relevant Experience (DBB projects in restrictive/metropolitan, high-security, AT/FP, historic preservation) and Bonding Capacity.
- Phase II: For qualified offerors, further evaluation will cover Technical Approach, Management Approach (including key personnel qualifications), and Past Performance (successful outcomes on similar projects, high CPARS).
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for response preparation costs.