Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Fort Worth District) is issuing a Sources‑Sought/RFI to gather market feedback on a proposed 33,436‑sf Flight Simulator Facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, supporting the B‑21 program. The facility will include three high‑bay simulator bays, secure ICD‑705 compliant spaces, extensive HVAC (344‑ton capacity), and specialized foundations for expansive soils. The construction cost limitation is $57.3 M, with a 900‑day performance period and a required occupancy by March 8 2030. The agency is evaluating three non‑FAR delivery methods—Progressive Design‑Build, Design‑Build to Budget, and Construction Management at Risk—versus the traditional Design‑Bid‑Build, and is also considering an Other Transaction (OT) agreement. Respondents must submit feedback via an online Microsoft Form by October 2 2026.
• Location: Dyess AFB, Texas (≈33,436 sf, single‑story steel‑frame building)
• Budget: $57.3 M CCL (includes 5 % contingency)
• Schedule: 900 calendar days from Notice to Proceed; award anticipated June 8 2027
• Delivery methods under review: PDB, DBtB, CMAR, traditional DBB, possible OT agreement
• Key requirements: secure ICD‑705 spaces, high‑bay simulators, 344‑ton HVAC, special drilled‑pier foundation, strict security and citizenship controls
• Response deadline: October 2 2026 (2 PM CT) via online form