Industry Day: Fort Hunter Liggett Barracks Pdb-Ota
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Sources Sought from the Department of the Army, for work in Jolon, California. Due Nov 17, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-8), 14 days left.
| Title as posted | INDUSTRY DAY: FORT HUNTER LIGGETT BARRACKS PDB-OTA |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | W912QR-INDUSTRYDAY-FHLBARRACKS |
| Agency | Department of the Army |
| Office | W072 Endist Louisville |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220) |
| Product or service code | Y1JZ |
| Place of performance | Jolon, California |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 17, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-8) (14 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: California Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is issuing this special notice to announce an upcoming competition for the design and construction of four (4) Collective Training Enlisted (CTE) Barracks and one (1) Advanced Skills Training (AST) Barracks at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA using Progressive Design-Build (PDB) under 10 USC §2808a Other Transaction Authority for Construction. This notice is for informational and planning purposes to allow interested parties to prepare for and provide feedback prior to the official solicitation release.
I. INDUSTRY DAY USACE intends to conduct an Industry Day on 17 November 2026 at 0900 Pacific Time to provide an overview of the project, acquisition strategy, and anticipated requirements. This event will provide interested parties with an opportunity to gain additional insight into the project and proposed Progressive Design-Build (PDB) approach under an Other Transaction (OT) framework, ask questions, and provide input in advance of the official Request for Qualifications (RFQ) release.
General questions from industry participants will be permitted during the Industry Day; however, all discussions and responses provided during the event are considered unofficial and are for informational purposes only. Statements made during the Industry Day do not constitute a commitment, authorization, or binding guidance related to the future Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Official Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be accepted and addressed following the release of RFQ. To access Fort Hunter Liggett, please proceed directly to the Main Gate / Access Control Point. You must be a U.S. Citizen and have a REAL ID to complete registration.
If you do not have a REAL ID, provide your valid State ID/Driver’s License plus a current U.S. Passport. Please state your business intention “attending the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Industry Day at Bldg. 3300”. Individuals with a valid CAC, should be able to access the installation directly.
Fort Hunter Liggett Access Control Point Address: 2Q26+W3C Fort Hunter Liggett, CA 93928; or 36°00'08.3"N 121°14'23.5"W II. LOCATION/LOGISTICS Industry Day Presentation location: Building 3300, Classrooms 118 & 119. Parking is at the rear of the building.
Overflow parking is located at Longbow St. and Blackhawk St. Fort Hunter Liggett Building 3300 Address: XQX8+V2, Fort Hunter Liggett, CA 93928; or 36°00'00.0"N 121°14'05.9"W USACE Agency Representative Mr. Robert “Bob” Roy – USACE Project Engineer, Sacramento District (831)710-7154 III. PROJECT OVERVIEW Project Title: Design and Construction of four (4) Collective Training Enlisted (CTE) Barracks and one (1) Advanced Skills Training (AST) Barracks Location: Fort Hunter Liggett, California Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District NAICS Code: 236220 IV.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION This acquisition will deliver four (4) Collective Training Enlisted (CTE) Barracks and one (1) Advanced Skills Training (AST) Barracks at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. The scope of work consists of furnishing all necessary equipment, materials, labor, supervision, quality control, and supplies to demolish and dispose of five (5) existing Barracks and replacing with four (4) CTE Barracks and one (1) AST Barracks.
Key features of the project may include: Design and construct four (4) multi-story CTE Barracks (approximately 46,000 total SF each), which will feature open bays, along with integrated officers sleeping rooms, team rooms, laundry facilities, restrooms, showers, storage, and janitorial closets. Supporting facilities may include but not limited to; site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, information systems, landscaping, signage, sustainability/energy, cybersecurity, and all required fixtures, furnishings, and equipment.
Design and construct one (1) multi-story AST Barracks (approximately 45,000 total SF), which will feature sleeping quarters with bathrooms, study/day rooms, laundry rooms, storage, and janitorial closets. Supporting facilities may include but not limited to; site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, information systems, landscaping, signage, sustainability/energy, cybersecurity, and all required fixtures, furnishings, and equipment.
Demolish and dispose of five (5) existing multi-story Barracks (approximately 39,000 total SF each). V. ACQUISITION STRATEGY – PRE-AWARD USACE, Louisville District will use a streamlined competitive selection process: Step 1 – White Papers: Interested parties will submit a Statement of Qualifications (max # of pages to be defined in formal RFQ). Following evaluation of the qualification packages, the Government intends to down-select up to three (3) highest qualified firms to proceed to Step 2.
Step 2 – Pitch Presentations: Down-selected firms will participate in live pitch meetings. One company will be selected to enter exclusive negotiations. The Agreements Officer will request a detailed price proposal for Phase 1 (100% design) and negotiate the design fee, payment milestones, and Agreement Articles.
The Government intends to negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction, which will be added as a bilateral modification at a later date. VI. ACQUSITION STRATEGY – AWARD The agreement will be awarded to the most qualified Design/Builder to provide design, preconstruction services, and construction.
Phase 1 of the Progressive Design Build agreement will include design development and pre-construction services. Phase 2 of the agreement will include scope for all construction activities necessary to complete the project. The agreement will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
All interested parties should monitor the official solicitation announcement, which will provide complete details and submission instructions. Draft documents may be provided a
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Jesse Scharlow · [email protected] · (502) 315-6183
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 236220, a business counts as small if it has no more than $45.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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