Notice ID: 8d81f15c6be549bb9bdb1700ba7198ceSources Sought
MACH-1 Modernized Agile Construction Horizons
Active, no response deadline listed. Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
The MACH1 (Modernized Agile Construction Horizons) framework is utilized by the 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (772 ESS) to explore and/or execute innovative, agile, or modernized construction and delivery capabilities. MACH1 is designed to bypass the administrative lag of traditional procurement and leverage industry expertise, leading capabilities, and highly flexible project delivery models. The 772 ESS executes this program under the standalone statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a(a), which authorizes the Secretary concerned to enter into transactions (other than contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants) to carry out repair and construction projects for facilities, including the planning, design, engineering, prototyping, piloting, and execution of such repair and construction projects.
Facility Construction or Repair Project opportunities will be independently posted as an Area of Interest (AOI) -- "MACH1_AOI_Project Title" -- referencing this MACH1 parent notice that outlines a competitive, streamlined three-phase procedure to submit responses to active AOIs. For further details:
See attachment PDF, "772 ESS.PKA.MACH1_Umbrella Program Notice_AMEND 2_22 Oct 26"
Posting Updates a/o 24 Aug 26: Original MACH1 Posting Type changed from "Special Notice" to "Sources Sought" &
Original PDF, "772/PKA MACH-1 Umbrella Program Notice 03AUG26' was replaced by Amendment 1 named above.
Posting Updates a/o 22 Oct 26: The Umbrella Notice has been revised, “772 ESS.PKA.MACH1_Umbrella Program Notice_AMEND 1_24 Aug 26” has been replaced with Amendment 2: “772 ESS.PKA.MACH1_Umbrella Program Notice_AMEND 2_22 Oct 26”.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Office:AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AF INSTALLATION & MISSION SUPPORT CENTER.FA8903 772 ESS PK
Posted:October 22, 2026
NAICS:Not specified
Last Updated:Oct 28, 2026
First published:
Last updated on SAM.gov:
PSC:Not specified
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:0, Texas
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DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that this combined synopsis/solicitation has been transferred from the 771 ESS to the 772 ESS and is a continuation of combined synopsis/solicitation FA8003-25-S-C001. Please see updated POCs below and any inquiries may also be sent to the new org box: 772 ESS/Speed CSO at 772ESS.Speed.CSO@us.af.mil. Note: "Open" indicates that submissions may be provided at any time. "Closed" indicates that there is a definitive due date for submissions. REVISED POSTING: Revised attachment below, dated 16 April 2026. REVISED POSTING: See revision in bold in description below and in the revised attachment below, dated 18 March 2026. AMENDMENT 15: Closed - 2701 - Commercial Toolkit for Alternative Construction Acquisition (Added 10/28/2026) Due 11/28/2026) See attachment below. AMENDMENT 14: Closed - 2613 - Modernized Facility Space Planning Capabilities (Added 09/29/2026) Due 10/29/2026) See attachment below. AMENDMENT 13: Open - 2612 - Resilient, Permanent Expeditionary Facility Prototype Demonstration (Added 09/28/2026) See attachments below. AMENDMENT 12: Closed - 2611 - USAFA Chapel White Box Enclosure Concepts (Added 09/03/2026) Due 09/08/2026 See attachments below. AMENDMENT 11: Closed - 2610 - Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Monitoring System (Added 04/20/2026) Due 04/30/2026 Update: This amendment due date has been extended from 27 April 2026 to 30 April 2026, 5:00 P.M. CDT. See attachment below. AMENDMENT 10: Closed - 2609 - Innovative Housing Enterprise Management Solutions (Added 04/08/2026) Due 05/12/2026 See attachment below. AMENDMENT 9: Closed - 2608 - BRAC Innovative Approaches, Technologies and Methodologies (Added 03/27/2026) Due 04/28/2026 Update: This amendment adds the Q&As v2. See Q&A v2 attachment below. Update: This amendment adds the Q&As v1. See Q&A v1 attachment below. See attachment below. AMENDMENT 8: Closed - 2607 - As-Built Building Information Modeling (BIM) Data Acquisition (Added 03/16/2026) Due 04/16/2026 Update: This amendment adds the Q&As. See Q&A attachment below. See attachment below. AMENDMENT 7: Closed - 2606 - AFCEC Enterprise-Wide Contracting Data Repository and Dashboard (Added 03/13/2026) Due 04/14/2026 Update: This amendment adds the Q&As v2. See Q&A v2 attachment below. Update: This amendment adds the Q&As. See Q&A attachment below. See attachment below. AMENDMENT 6: Closed - 2605 - Data Science Capability and Framework (Added 02/12/2026) Due 04/02/2026 Update: This amendment adds the Q&As making some changes on submission requirements and the due date has been extended to 02 April 2026, 5:00 P.M. CDT. See Q&A attachment below. See attachment below. AMENDMENT 5: Closed - 2604 - Unified Facility Criteria Design Kits (UDK) (Added 01/27/2026) Due 02/26/2026 See attachment below. AMENDMENT 4: Closed - 2603 - Base Oversight and Autonomous Response (BOAR) sUAS Framework (Added 01/22/2026) Due 02/22/2026 See attachment below. AMENDMENT 3: Closed - 2602 - AFCEC Business Systems Modernization IT (Added 01/21/2026) Due 03/10/2026 See attachment below. AMENDMENT 2: Closed - 2601 - Optimizing AFCEC CE IT Porfolio: Strengthening Systems for Global Operations (Added 10/1/2025) Due 11/1/2025 See attachment below. AMENDMENT 1: Open - 2501- Construction Cost and Schedule (Open) (Added 9/16/2025) The Government seeks an innovative solution to improve project outcomes by combining benchmarking with forward-looking market intelligence. The innovative solution shall emphasize optimizing total cost of ownership, differentiating discretionary versus mandatory requirements, and iterative investigation across all levels of a project, from macro design to micro equipment selection. The innovative solution shall incorporate data-driven insights to be framed by including a project delivery navigator that integrates structured and unstructured data, and the importance of considering external factors like commodity prices, local labor dynamics, and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market intelligence to predict and improve project performance, ultimately advocating for aggressive design challenges and industrialized production processes to achieve successful project delivery. INITIAL POSTING: Description The purpose of this CSO is to allow for competitive selection of innovative commercial items, technologies, and services to obtain solutions or new capabilities that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technological advancements in meeting the AFIMSC’s Areas of Interest (AoI). The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) is a vital engine for fostering innovation throughout the Air Force. It functions as a dynamic community,bringing together a diverse group of individuals from active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian service, and contractor roles. This broad mix of backgrounds and experiences is crucial for generating creative solutions the Air Force needs to meet evolving challenges. AFIMSC acts as a central connector, linking Airmen with the resources necessary to transform innovative ideas into reality. This includes securing funding for promising projects, forging connections with industry experts and companies who offer specialized knowledge and technologies, and providing expert guidance and mentorship to navigate the often complex path of development and implementation. A core element of AFIMSC's strategy is cultivating and facilitating agile engagements fostering collaboration with entities outside the traditional military structure. They embrace the principles of open innovation, understanding that valuable solutions can emerge from diverse sources. AFIMSC actively bridges the gap between the Air Force and the wider innovation ecosystem, engaging with established companies, startups, universities, research institutions, and even non-traditional contributors who may not have previously worked with the military. This "bottom-up" approach empowers Airmen at all levels to identify challenges and propose solutions, ensuring that innovation is driven from the ground up. Solutions presented gain valuable visibility within the Air Force and other government entities, potentially informing future contract solicitations, grants, and agreements. Successful solutions may be selected for prototyping, testing, demonstration, and eventual deployment. Ultimately, AFIMSC contributes to the growth and development of the non-traditional military business ecosystem, strengthening relationships between the Air Force and the private sector and driving the development of innovative solutions to critical Air Force challenges. In essence, AFIMSC is adriving force, helping the Air Force embrace innovation and adapt to a rapidly changing world. This CSO will utilize a solicitation process authorized by DFARS Subpart 212-70. Under this CSO, the Air Force will be allowed to competitively procure innovativecommercial items, technologies, and services. CSO procedures provide a streamlined acquisition process and simplified contract terms resulting in FAR-based contracts awarded under Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures or awards made with Other Transactions (OTs) under 10 USC 4022. Both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors may be awarded contracts under this CSO. Under a CSO Air Force contracting officers may competitively select proposals received in response to a general competitive solicitation, similar to a broad agency announcement, based on a review of proposals by scientific, technological, or othersubject matter experts. | Combined Synopsis | 541000 | No Set-Aside | 10/28/2026 | 08/29/2030 | - | |
4J Physical Medicine Advance Phase II Academic and Clinical Training Course | Combined Synopsis | 611310 | No Set-Aside | 10/26/2026 | 11/03/2026 | San Antonio, TX | |
The Department of the Air Force (“DAF”) is accepting proposals for the development of market facing mixed-use projects to include, but not limited to, housing accessible to military families and/or single members, civilians and defense contractors, medical facilities, and commercial/retail space (“Projects”). As consideration for leasing its parcels to developers selected under this RFLP, DAF is seeking cash rent and/or in-kind consideration (IKC) including future, undetermined construction projects. Pursuant to the foregoing Executive Order and the Enabling Statute, the Department of the Air Force (the “Government”) is issuing this Request for Lease Proposal (the “RFLP”) to solicit proposals from entities (“Offeror(s)”) interested in entering into a long-term ground lease (the “Lease”) to lease all or a portion of that certain real property located at Edwards AFB (the “Installation”), which is an active military installation located in Kern County, California comprised of two parcels totaling approximately 215-acres of land (the “Property”) from the Government for the purposes of financing, permitting, developing, constructing, installing, owning, maintaining and operating improvements upon the Property for the Lessee’s private commercial (non-Federal government) use (collectively, the “Project”). In accordance with and subject to the terms, requirements, and conditions of this RFLP, the Government will evaluate all proposals received to select one or more Offerors as a “Potential Lessee(s)” with whom to enter lease negotiations. A Potential Lessee with whom the Government makes and enters into a written and legally binding lease agreement is hereinafter referred to as a “Lessee.” If no agreement is made, a Potential Lessee may not actually become a Lessee. | Solicitation | 530000 | No Set-Aside | 10/26/2026 | 01/04/2027 | Edwards, CA | |
Update 26 Oct 26 MACH-1 AOI F-47 Future Campus at Nellis AFB Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Acquisition Additional Industry Engagement Opportunity: In-Person Comments and Questions The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), supported by its Owner's Advisor (OA), is offering an additional opportunity for interested industry participants to provide comments and questions concerning the Draft Announcement of Interest (AOI) and the proposed Progressive Design-Build (PDB) acquisition approach. The Government recognizes that some industry observations, recommendations, and questions are difficult to fully articulate in writing. We welcome the opportunity to listen directly to industry perspectives as we refine the Final AOI and develop our Phase 2 interview approach. Opportunity to Schedule a 30-Minute Industry Comment Session Interested firms may request a 30-minute meeting with the OA team by contacting: NellisF47OA@tetratech.com Available Meeting Dates: Wednesday, 28 October, or Thursday, 29 October 2026 Industry Engagement Closes: COB Thursday, 29 October 2026 Meeting requests will be accepted throughout the industry engagement period, subject to available scheduling capacity. Firms are encouraged to contact the OA as early as possible to facilitate scheduling. Meetings may be recorded to ensure accurate documentation of industry feedback. The OA is actively contacting firms that participated in Industry Day to extend this invitation. However, participation is open to all interested industry firms, regardless of whether they attended Industry Day. This includes prospective PDB prime vendors, joint venture partners, and other members of prospective vendor teams. Due to the accelerated acquisition schedule, meeting availability is limited. The Government and OA will make reasonable efforts to accommodate as many interested firms as possible, but a meeting cannot be guaranteed for every request. All meetings must be completed by COB Thursday, 29 October 2026. Treatment of Industry Comments and Questions The rules governing comments and questions remain unchanged from those established in the Draft AOI posted on SAM.gov. Participation in an industry comment session does not create a separate communications channel for obtaining acquisition clarifications. The following distinctions apply: Comments: Industry observations, recommendations, concerns, and suggestions are welcomed for Government consideration. Comments do not require an individual response. The Government may consider these perspectives when refining the Final AOI, acquisition approach, and Phase 2 interview process. Questions: Requests for clarification, interpretation, or an official Government response concerning the acquisition must be submitted through the Agreements Officer (AO) in accordance with the Draft AOI instructions. The OA will not provide individual answers to acquisition questions during these sessions. Official questions and responses will be made available to all interested vendors through the established acquisition process. These sessions are intended exclusively to gather industry feedback on the Government's proposed AOI approach, including potential barriers to industry participation, limitations affecting competition, and recommendations for improving the AOI and Phase 2 interview process. We are not seeking qualifications, capabilities briefings, teaming arrangement information, or proposals. We are particularly interested in understanding whether any aspects of the Draft AOI or evaluation approach could unnecessarily limit participation or discourage otherwise qualified firms from competing. These sessions are not proposal evaluations or opportunities to obtain advance information concerning Government evaluation decisions. No participating firm will receive preferential acquisition information or consideration as a result of these meetings. Participation or nonparticipation will not independently affect a firm's evaluation. Conclusion of Industry Engagement All industry market engagement conducted by the OA on behalf of AFCEC will conclude at COB Thursday, 29 October 2026, to accommodate the Government's accelerated acquisition schedule. Upon publication of the Final AOI, all direct acquisition-related communications with the OA and AFCEC are prohibited. Vendors shall not attempt to contact OA or AFCEC personnel concerning the acquisition after publication of the Final AOI. From that point forward, all acquisition-related communications, including questions, comments, and requests for clarification, must be directed exclusively through the Agreements Officer, using the procedures established in the Final AOI. AFCEC appreciates industry's continued interest and willingness to contribute its experience to this important Air Force initiative. We value the opportunity to learn from commercial construction practices, collaborative delivery experience, and innovative approaches that may improve the execution of the F-47 Operational Test facilities program. --------------------End Update-------------------- Draft AOI: Industry Questions and Comments The Government welcomes industry questions and comments regarding this Draft Area of Interest (AOI). For purposes of this market engagement, questions and comments will be treated differently, as described below. Questions: Questions are requests for clarification, interpretation, or additional information regarding the Draft AOI and are intended to solicit a written response from the Government. The Government intends to respond to questions received by 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on 26 October 2026, with a target of publishing responses by close of business on 28 October 2026. Questions and Government responses will be made available to all prospective respondents. Comments: Comments are industry observations, recommendations, suggested revisions, or other feedback offered for Government consideration that do not request a response. The Government will take comments received by 4:00 PM CDT on 26 October 2026 under advisement in developing the Final AOI. The Government will not individually respond to or publish industry comments. Submissions After the Deadline: The Government will review and contemplate all questions and comments received after 5:00 PM CDT on 26 October 2026. However, due to the acquisition schedule, the Government cannot guarantee that late submissions will influence development of the Final AOI. The Government may elect to respond to questions received after the deadline following publication of the Final AOI. Industry participants are encouraged to clearly identify each submission as either a Question or Comment. Submissions containing both should distinguish the questions requiring Government responses from comments provided solely for consideration. The Government appreciates industry's participation and welcomes constructive feedback to support development of a clear, competitive, and commercially viable Final AOI. The following represents the anticipated Final AOI SAM.gov description: MACH1 Area of Interest: F-47 Campus at Nellis AFB, Rapid Delivery Progressive Design-Build The 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (772 ESS), in coordination with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), is seeking highly qualified Design-Build teams to deliver the Rapid Delivery Projects supporting the F-47 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, utilizing a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) model. This Area of Interest (AOI) is issued under the Modernized Agile Construction Horizons (MACH1) Umbrella Program Notice, FA8903-OT-MACH1. Any resulting agreement will be an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) executed under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a. Respondents shall comply with the MACH1 Umbrella Program Notice and the project-specific requirements established in the attached AOI. Program Overview The F-47 Campus at Nellis AFB is an approximately $1.057 billion total programmed military construction initiative intended to provide the facilities and infrastructure necessary to support the F-47 mission. This amount includes construction, contingency, design, construction security, and other applicable project costs and does not represent the construction agreement value available under this AOI. The present acquisition contemplates award for the Rapid Delivery Projects under Milestones 2 through 4 only, consisting of: Combined Operations and Maintenance Hangar. Reprogramming Laboratory. Simulator Facility. Aircraft Apron with Sunshades. Supporting utilities and infrastructure necessary for permanent operation of the Rapid Delivery facilities. The Government strongly prefers to select one Design-Build team capable of delivering all Rapid Delivery Projects, while reserving the right to select up to four teams if warranted by program requirements and permitted by the applicable acquisition authority. The Government also values organizations possessing the qualifications and resources to support the remaining Nellis F-47 Campus. However, selection under this AOI does not guarantee Milestone 5 or subsequent Agreement(s). Progressive Design-Build Delivery Approach The Government intends to initiate design and preconstruction services following completion of the Planning Charrette Reports establishing the initial mission requirements. The selected Design-Build team will work collaboratively with AFCEC and its Owner's Advisor to advance facility designs, evaluate alternative technical and construction solutions, develop cost and schedule strategies, and establish commercially supportable construction pricing. The Government contemplates negotiating firm-fixed-price construction agreement at approximately 65% design completion, subject to sufficient scope maturity, risk allocation, and commercial cost viability. Advanced design packages, early construction activities, and long-lead procurement may be considered where appropriately justified and authorized. AFCEC seeks a collaborative construction partner committed to delivering the greatest possible mission capability and value for the resources invested. The Government intends to consider innovative design and construction approaches, including industrialized construction methods, commercially effective Agreement commitment strategies, and practical alternatives that improve affordability and schedule performance. Three-Phase Selection Process The Government intends to conduct an expedited three-phase selection process under MACH1: Phase 1: Solution Brief. Respondents will submit qualifications and technical information demonstrating the capabilities of their actual proposed design and construction organizations. The attached AOI establishes ten project-specific technical factors and a maximum of 20 narrative pages, with separately permitted appendices. No construction price or rough-order-of-magnitude construction estimate is required during Phase 1 Submissions. Phase 2: Oral Presentations / Pitch Sessions. Selected respondents will be invited to participate in oral presentations. Detailed instructions and additional technical information will be provided to invited respondents, subject to applicable information-security requirements. Phase 3: Full Phase 3 Submission and Negotiations. The Government intends to conduct direct negotiations with selected respondent(s), subject to applicable authority and Agreements Officer approval. Commercial viability of the price will be evaluated before award. Anticipated Acquisition Schedule AOI Release: October 30, 2026. Initial Industry Questions Due: November 4, 2026. Final Industry Questions Due: November 10, 2026. Phase 1 Solution Briefs Due: November 18, 2026, at 9:00 PM Central Standard Time. Phase 2 Invitations: By December 2, 2026. Phase 2 Oral Presentations: December 14–17, 2026. Phase 3 Invitations: December 22, 2026. Phase 3 Submissions Due: January 15, 2027. Target Initial OTA Award: February 5, 2027. All dates are anticipated and subject to revision by the Agreements Officer. Submission Instructions Respondents shall review the complete attached AOI and MACH1 Umbrella Program Notice for eligibility requirements, technical factors, page limits, qualification-sheet requirements, cybersecurity provisions, and evaluation procedures. Phase 1 submissions shall be unclassified and submitted as a single searchable PDF with the required bookmarks and appendices. Submit Solution Briefs electronically to: 772ESS.PKA.MACH1@us.af.mil Reference the assigned F-47 Future Campus AOI Notice ID in the email subject line. All questions and acquisition communications shall be directed to the Agreements Officer through the designated MACH1 correspondence address. Only authorized Government officials may modify AOI requirements or make commitments binding upon the Government. The Government reserves the right to amend or cancel this AOI, request supplemental information, limit the number of respondents advancing to subsequent phases, or make no award, consistent with applicable authority. The attached AOI establishes the controlling project-specific submission requirements and evaluation procedures. | Pre-Solicitation | 236220 | No Set-Aside | 10/26/2026 | 10/26/2026 | 0, NV | |
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, separate written solicitation document will not be posted publicly. (ii) The solicitation number is FA8641-27-R-B001 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most recent Federal Acquisition Circular / FAR Deviation Guide updates. (iv) Set-Aside Status: This requirement is not set aside for small business. This is a sole-source solicitation directed to Transtar Aircraft Interiors LLC, Arlington, Texas (CAGE: 8F4J2). (v) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): Specific line item structures, quantities, and units of measure are omitted from this public notice and will be provided directly in the RFP to the sole-source vendor. (vi) Description of Requirement: AFLCMC requires customized interior protective stowage inserts intended to provide secure stowage and protection during aircraft operations. The required scope includes the design, fabrication, and delivery of custom protective inserts. (vii) Delivery and Period of Performance: Delivery is estimated at 12 months from contract award, FOB Destination (specific delivery address details will be provided in the RFP). (viii) Justification for Sole Source: Transtar is the only known source with the proprietary technical data and specialized manufacturing capability necessary to satisfy the Government’s requirement within the required schedule. In accordance with FAR 6.305, the Justification & Approval (J&A) document supporting this sole-source selection will be published to sam.gov within 14 days after contract award. (ix) Provisions and Clauses: The standard commercial provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition, include, but not limited to, the equivalents of FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services), FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions), and FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders). Specific clauses will be detailed in the direct RFP sent to Transtar Aircraft Interiors LLC. (x) Proposal Submission: While this solicitation is directed as a sole-source procurement to Transtar Aircraft Interiors LLC and is not a request for competitive proposals, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. | Combined Synopsis | 336413 | No Set-Aside | 10/23/2026 | 11/23/2026 | Arlington, TX |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA8903-OT-MACH1
Archive Date
Sep 1, 2032
Office Address
JBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-9861