LEAD Industry Day featuring Component Rebuild Shop
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has issued a presolicitation for the Design and Construction of a new Component Rebuild Shop at Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania. This will be an unrestricted, single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract utilizing a Two-Phase Design-Build to Budget (DBtB) approach, with an anticipated budget ceiling of $78,000,000. The Phase One Request For Qualifications (RFQ) is expected on or about March 13, 2026, and the full solicitation (W912DR26RA034) on or about April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the demolition of an existing 16,700 GSF building and the construction of a new facility approximately 72,000 GSF. This new shop will support depot-level maintenance for various ground support and guided missile systems, including vehicle repair bays, administrative offices, and building support areas. Extensive site work, utilities, paving, and parking are also included. The successful offeror will be solely responsible for developing the design solution.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Two-Phase Design-Build to Budget (DBtB)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Anticipated Magnitude: Up to $78,000,000
- Period of Performance: 1,095 calendar days from Notice To Proceed
- Phase One RFQ Anticipated: March 13, 2026
- Solicitation (RFP) Anticipated: April 8, 2026
- Published Date: April 1, 2026 (Presolicitation)
Acquisition Process
The DBtB approach involves:
- Phase One (RFQ): A qualifications-based competition to select a shortlist of highly qualified offerors.
- Phase Two: Shortlisted offerors will receive a draft Request For Proposals (RFP) and participate in one-on-one proprietary meetings to develop the final scope within the budget ceiling. A final RFP will then be issued.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on a best value determination in accordance with FAR Part 15.
- Requirements: Subject to the Buy American statute, WTO Government Procurement Agreement, and Free Trade Agreements. A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is anticipated.
Additional Notes
The USACE Baltimore District held an Industry Day on October 15, 2025, detailing the DBtB acquisition strategy and upcoming FY26 projects, including this Component Rebuild Shop. USACE requests feedback on the DBtB acquisition strategy and any potential impacts via email to the listed Point of Contact.