USACE Los Angeles District (SPL) OTA Industry Day, Las Vegas, NV

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 multiple requirements utilizing OTA Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) or Progressive Design-Build under 10 SC §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 November 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. 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 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) or Progressive Design-Build (PDB) approach under an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) framework, ask questions, and provide input.

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 Program Solicitations. Official Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be accepted and addressed following the release of the Program Solicitation.

Please register at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/Fpvm8c1feY?origin=lprLink.

This registration link is for your attendance at the event and NOT the afternoon Meet the Primes and 1:1 OTA-PDB Industry Feedback Sessions with USACE sessions. See VII for more details.

Hotel Information

Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center
3600 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Self-Parking Fee: $18/day

Please arrive early. Parking is limited at the hotel and surrounding area. Paradise Road will be blocked starting at 8 a.m. We recommend utilizing a taxi to the event.

II. AGENDA OVERVIEW (subject to change)

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.:  Registration & Open Networking

8:30 a.m.  – 8:45 a.m.:  Command Welcome

8:45 a.m.  – 9:15 a.m.:  Review of OTA-Progressive Design Build Placemat

9:15 a.m.  – 10:00 a.m.:  Los Angeles District Planned Process for OTA-PDB Execution

10:00 a.m.  – 11:30 a.m.:  Los Angeles District OTA Program Presentations

1. FY25 Sentinel Re-Entry Vehicle Facility Update, Vandenberg Space Force Base, OTA CMAR, Programmed Amount: $110M
2. Launch Support Infrastructure Update, Vandenberg Space Force Base, OTA-PDB, Programmed Amount: $90.6M
3. Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Fire Station Operations Facility Update, Vandenberg Space Force Base, OTA-PDB, Programmed Amount: $152M
4. Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Unit Operations and Hangar, Creech Air Force Base, OTA-PDB, Estimated Program Amount: $100M - $250M
5. Disaster Resiliency Program Phase 4, Creech/Grand Forks Air Force Base, OTA-PDB, Estimated Program Amount: $25M - $100M
6. More regional projects may be presented, time permitted.

11:30 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m.: Reserved – TBD
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch – on your own

Breakout Room #1:

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: White Paper Expectations (see VII for more details)

2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Meet the Primes (see VII for more details)

Breakout Room #2:

1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: 1:1 OTA-PDB Industry Feedback Sessions with USACE – By Invitation Only (see VII for more details)

IV. ACQUISITION STRATEGY - PRE-AWARD (WILL BE DISCUSSED IN MORNING SESSION)

The USACE 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 solicitation). The government intends to down-select up to [TBD per requirement] Companies to proceed to Step 2.
• Step 2 – Pitches: Selected Companies will participate in pitch meetings. 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. 

V. ACQUSITION STRATEGY – AWARD (WILL BE DISCUSSED MORNING SESSION)

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. 

VI. KEY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (WILL BE DISCUSSED MORNING SESSION)

CMMC requirement determination will reflect current guidance at the time of Step 1 request.

VII. DETAILS - THE AFTERNOON SESSIONS

White Paper Expectations (Breakout Room #1, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

This walkthrough session guides participants through the expectations and key elements of white paper submissions for upcoming OTA projects.

• Registration: No RSVP required.
• Seating: First-come, first-served (seating is limited, please arrive early).
• Audience: Recommended for Prime Contractors.

Meet the Primes (Breakout Room #1, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Due to the room capacity, interested companies must RSVP for these 15-minute sessions separately through the USACE Los Angeles Small Business Office; registering for the general Industry Day via the SAM.gov link does not secure a spot in this session.

SUBMISSIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO:

Kinya.R.Minami@usace.army.mil and copy Abegail.C.Banaga@usace.army.mil.

PRIME CONTRACTORS

Deadline: Email no later than close of business on Wednesday, November 4 (this is first-come, first-served) for a Prime Contractor table.
Prime Contractors Requirement: Submit your initial interest only for the Las Vegas (November 18) or Long Beach (November 20) Industry Day.

SUBCONTRACTORS

Deadline: Submit your package no later than close of business on Thursday, November 5 (this is first-come, first-served). 

Subcontractors Capability Statement Requirements:

• Identify your interest in the Las Vegas (November 18) or Long Beach (November 20) Industry Day
• Contact information and Unique Entity ID (UEI)
• Past performance
• Ratings information (if available)
• Workers' compensation scores
• Joint Venture (JV) and partnering information
• Specific scopes of work you can self-perform
• List of equipment you own
• Office location(s)
• Any additional information relevant to a Prime Contractor

1:1 OTA-PDB Industry Feedback Sessions with USACE – By Invitation Only (Breakout Room #2, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Audience: Recommended for Prime Contractors

Due to the room capacity, interested companies must RSVP for these 20-minute sessions separately through the USACE Los Angeles Small Business Office; registering for the general Industry Day via the SAM.gov link does not secure a spot in this session.

Prospective PRIME CONTRACTORS will be given an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions to key SPL stakeholders from Construction, Contracting, Engineering, and Project Managers/Customers.

SUBMISSION PACKAGE MUST BE EMAILED TO:

Kinya.R.Minami@usace.army.mil and copy Abegail.C.Banaga@usace.army.mil.

Deadline: Submit no later than close of business on Wednesday, November 4 (this is first-come, first-served).
Prime Contractors Submission Package Requirements:

1. Specify location preference: Las Vegas (November 18) or Long Beach (November 20).
2. Identify which stakeholder (Construction, Contracting, Engineering, and Project Managers/Customers) you wish to meet. Send us your first and second choices. We will do our best to accommodate your request
3. Include the following:
   1. Contact information and Unique Entity ID (UEI)
   2. Capability Statement
   3. Past performance
   4. CPARS ratings
   5. Joint Venture (JV) or partnering information
   6. Specific scopes of work you can self-perform
   7. All interested parties should monitor the official solicitation announcements, 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 Program Solicitation.