Progressive Design-Build (PDB) - USSF Integration Facility F/10852 at WPAFB

SPECIAL NOTICE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is issuing this special notice to announce an upcoming competition for a design and construction solicitation for the US Space Force Integration Facility, F/10852 using Progressive Design-Build 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 03 December 2026 at 0900 Eastern 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 PDB under an OT (non-FAR-based) framework. A notional acquisition schedule will be shared.

Interested parties are encouraged to ask questions and provide input. General questions 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 commitment, authorization, or binding guidance related to the future RFQ. Official Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be accepted and addressed following the release of RFQ.

II. LOCATION

Industry Day Presentation location:

Hope Hotel, 10823 Chidlaw Rd # A, Dayton, OH 45433

III. PROJECT OVERVIEW

• Project Title: US Space Force Integration Facility, F/10852
• Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), OH
• NAICS Code: 236220
• Total Program Funding: $394,000,000.00

IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The USSF Integration Facility is a newly programmed mission at Wright-Patterson Air Force WPAFB, Ohio. It serves as a highly classified and secured contiguous operations area to enable Director for National Intelligence (DNI) and United States Space Force (USSF) directed and endorsed missions in areas of the highest national security, housing intelligence analysis and production for new and expanded all-source means that enable near-real-time capabilities. The facility supports the intelligence needs of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, USSF, joint warfighters, policymakers, and acquisition professionals, driving intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) for space domain operations including detection, characterization, and targeting of adversary space capabilities. The adjacent existing facility, Building F/10854, will remain fully occupied and uninterrupted, maintaining 24/7 business operations and ICD 705 security accreditation throughout construction, requiring strict utility, access, physical security, and logistical phasing constraints.

Construction is broken into distinct agreement phases under the Progressive Design-Build (PDB) framework. Phase 1 (Design & Pre-Construction): This Phase is structured to collaboratively advance the facility design from initial concepts to 65% design maturity, perform detailed constructability reviews, conduct transparent open-book cost estimating, identify and mitigate complex interface risks, and validate the overall space programming. Pre-construction services will establish a baseline cost and allow for early design and potential separate authorization of long-lead procurement items. Phase 2 (Final Design and Construction): This Phase will include the completion of final design documents (95% and 100% Certified Final), fast-tracking capabilities, and all physical construction activities, including structural, interior finishes, specialized secure Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) fit-out, redundant systems commissioning, and final security accreditation. Phase 2 will also include comprehensive site work, utility distribution integration, and connection into the active Building F/10854.

Phase 2 covers construction of the multi-floor, approximately 333,700 SF secure USSF Integration Facility, including the physical connection to active Building F/10854, the integration of high-efficiency HVAC networks, a backup generator facility, high-security electrical switchgear, and the buildout of specialized SCIF and SAP compartments. The Government will use available concept design information, programmed requirements, and initial planning data as the initial technical baseline. During Phase 1, the selected Design-Builder will validate the baseline and may recommend refinements; any material deviation from the Government’s baseline will require Government review and approval. The scope generally encompasses the following critical lines of effort:

• Critical Infrastructure and Utilities: Installation of high-efficiency mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems designed for 24/7 continuous operation, electrical tie-ins to centralized utilities, backup generator integration (7,500 KW), Lightning Protection Systems (LPS), and addressable fire protection networks.
• Secure Facilities: Turnkey design, construction, and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) accreditation of highly classified Special Access Program (SAP) SCIF spaces built to stringent ICD 705, IC Tech Spec, and Telecommunictaions Electronics Material Protected from Emanating Spurious Tranmission (TEMPEST) shielding standards to ensure complete physical, visual, and acoustic isolation.
• New Construction, Envelope, and Physical Connection: Construction of a new structural frame with metal panels and pre-cast exterior walls, establishing a secure thermal wall envelope, executing the physical and utility connection to adjacent operational Building F/10854, and conducting all associated site work, paving, and access control infrastructure.

V. ACQUISITION STRATEGY - PRE-AWARD

The USACE will use a streamlined competitive selection process: 

• Step 1 –RFQ: Interested parties will submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Following evaluation of the qualification packages, the Government intends to short-list a target of three (3) of the highest qualified Design-Builders to proceed to Step 2.

• Step 2 – Pitches: Selected Companies will participate in pitch presentations. One company will be selected as the Design-Build team for award of the initial design and preconstruction services with a modification for design completion and construction award. 

• Step 3 – Exclusive Negotiation: Based on pitch evaluations, the Government will select one Design-Builder to enter exclusive negotiations.

VI. ACQUSITION STRATEGY – AWARD

The agreement will be awarded to the most qualified Progressive Design-Build Entity (PDBE) to provide design development, preconstruction services, and construction. Post-award Phase 1 of PDB includes Design and Pre-construction services and Post-award Phase 2 includes the final design and construction. The agreement will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). The FFP for successive design and construction milestones will be agreed to as the design progresses and funds are available.

VII. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITY:

For those who are unable to attend the Industry Day event in person, the Louisville District will also make the event available via Microsoft Teams. The details related to the MS Teams event are provided below:

Microsoft Teams Meeting

Join: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/meet/993610255621?p=yaQ28DL3lmCC9Nap5C

Meeting ID: 993 610 255 621

Passcode: Y6sB764r

VIII. KEY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

This project will require the selected contractor and its subcontractor(s) to process, store, or transmit CUI and Federal Contract Information (FCI). In accordance with the CMMC program (32 CFR part 170) and USACE policy (including Alert 26-HQ-010, Rev1), CMMC Level 2 (Self) will be a mandatory prerequisite prior to award.

Offerors must have an active SAM registration and a current, verified BASIC confidence level assessment (or higher) posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.

NOTE: An offeror will not be eligible for award if they do not possess the required CMMC status posted in SPRS prior to award.

IX. CLOSING STATEMENT

All interested parties should monitor the official solicitation announcement, which will provide complete details and submission instructions. Draft documents may be provided at a future date for feedback and informational purposes only and are subject to change upon issuance of the formal solicitation.

NOTE: This will be a combined Industry for both the US Space Force Integration Facility (USSF) and the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) Headquarters Renovation projects, both located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.