OCAR HQ Optimization - Ft. Belvoir

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / MARKET RESEARCH NOTICE Notice: This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research and informational purposes only. This announcement does not constitute a Solicitation or a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is currently available. Participation in this RFI is strictly voluntary. The Government will not be obligated to award any agreement or contract because of this RFI, nor will it reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of information. Submitting a response will not affect a firm’s ability to submit a proposal should a formal solicitation be issued in the future. NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Note: While Other Transaction Authority is not subject to FAR-based small business regulations, this NAICS code is provided for market research to help the Government understand the size and demographics of the interested industrial base.) Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million PROJECT OVERVIEW The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District, has a requirement for the design and renovation of the three story, approximately 88,000 square foot Truman Hall, located on Fort Belvoir, VA. Truman Hall currently serves as the Office of Chief of the Army Reserve (OCAR) HQ facility. As a result of the Department of Army mandated consolidation of the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) and OCAR, renovations are required to Truman Hall to accommodate an additional 215 personnel. Personnel will be arriving starting in March 2027 and continuing through 2028. The building will require extensive interior renovation to address code and life safety issues associated with the increased occupancy. The purpose of this project is to perform the necessary building renovations to accommodate the additional 215 personnel, allowing the facility to meet current mission requirements in accordance with applicable UFC standards, the Army Reserve Design Guide, and Installation Specific Design Guides. The project will be designed to extend the life of the facility by 25 years. Key features of this maintenance and repair project include: Updated floorplans to maximize workstation capacity within existing facility Removal of existing furniture cubicles and associated electrical and IT connections. Removal and replacement of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, telecommunications. Renovation of building HVAC system to include new rooftop HVAC units, modification of existing ductwork, and integration of building monitoring system as required. Install new telecommunications lines, wireless drops, and hardware that complies with new furniture layout and cybersecurity requirements. Additional means of egress to be added if layout does not meet NFPA standards. Plumbing revisions to accommodate additional water closets and lavatories for the increased occupancy. Interiors improvements include deep cleaning carpets and repairing / repainting walls. Electrical upgrades to accommodate new HVAC and workstation requirements. Estimated Acquisition Magnitude: Between $4-6 Million Planned Acquisition Strategy: Progressive Design-Build (PDB) via Other Transaction Authority (OTA) The Government is considering utilizing an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement for a prototype project under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a. This authority is intended for military construction projects that involve testing and experimentation associated with new and emergent construction technologies to achieve potential benefits such as enhanced mission resilience, improved installation support, or cost and schedule reduction. The anticipated delivery method is Progressive Design-Build (PDB). Phase 1 (Design & Pre-Construction): The Government and the OT Awardee will work collaboratively to advance the design, perform constructability reviews, conduct open-book cost estimating, and mitigate project risks. Phase 2 (Construction): Upon reaching an agreed-upon...