CHAPEL FOR AMERICA'S AIRMEN
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 Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Market Survey for the Chapel for America's Airmen project at JBSA-Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), TX. This is not a request for proposal or solicitation, but a market research effort to gather industry feedback on the potential use of PLAs for a large-scale construction project. Responses are due by April 14, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This market survey pertains to a future Design-Bid-Build construction project for a chapel to support military trainees. The facility will include worship spaces, education and administrative areas, and a trellis/plaza designed to accommodate over 19 distinct faith groups. Construction will feature a standing seam metal roof, standard slab on grade, and concrete masonry unit walls. The project also involves the demolition of two existing facilities (Building 9020 and Building 9028, totaling 6,735 square meters) and will include all necessary utilities, site improvements, pavements, and communication infrastructure. Environmental remediation, including asbestos removal, will be required. Facilities will adhere to DoD Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01 (General Building Requirements) and 4-010-01 (Antiterrorism/Force Protection).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Project Labor Agreement Market Survey)
- Target Price Range: Between $100,000,000 and $110,000,000
- Anticipated Solicitation: Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
- Anticipated Award: FY 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Standard Time
- Published: April 6, 2026
PLA Policy & Submission Requirements
The survey is driven by Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Policy 22.5 and 36.002(b), which requires agencies to consider PLAs for large-scale construction to promote economy and efficiency. Respondents are asked to address nine specific questions regarding their knowledge of PLA use, skilled labor shortages, time-sensitive issues, and their belief on how PLAs would or would not advance federal interests in economy and efficiency. Submissions should provide comprehensive support and documentation, not exceed 20 pages, and be emailed to Christine Noriega (christine.noriega@usace.army.mil) with a courtesy copy to Matthew S. Dickson (matthew.s.dickson@usace.army.mil).
Additional Notes
This is solely a market survey for planning purposes and does not constitute a request for proposal or guarantee a future solicitation. No specifications or drawings are available at this time.