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Dona Ana Base Camp Expansion - OT Feasibility & Business Feedback

Solicitation numberW9126G-26-S-0918

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · W076 ENDIST FT WORTH

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Response deadlineSep 21, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Deadline status18 days remaining
PostedSep 1, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceChaparral, NM, 88081, United States

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

This Sources Sought notice seeks capabilities for designing and constructing facilities to expand Dona Ana Base Camp to support 4,000 soldiers, utilizing an OT Agreement up to $190M. The request is for market research and does not constitute a formal solicitation. [1]

Key points

  • Project aims to expand camp capacity to 4,000 soldiers. [1]
  • The requirement is exploring an OT Agreement under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a. [1]

Watch items

  • Inquire about long-lead time materials for the project. [2]
  • Determine top factors influencing assessment for the project. [3]

Sources

  1. Official SAM.gov noticeThe Government is exploring the use of an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a to execute this requirement within a fixed Construction Cost Limitation (CCL) / Directed Amount of $190,000,000.00.
  2. Market+Intelligence+-+Dona+Ana+Base+Camp+Expansion+-+Aug+2026.docxLong-Lead Warning** Even without a full design, are there specific systems, equipment, or materials common to this facility type that are currently experiencing extended lead times that could threaten the proposed project schedule?
  3. Market+Intelligence+-+Dona+Ana+Base+Camp+Expansion+-+Aug+2026.docxWhat are the **top 1–3 factors** that influenced your assessment?

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Public-source intelligence

Source-backed opportunity brief

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The Government is exploring the use of an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a to execute this requirement within a fixed Construction Cost Limitation (CCL) / Directed Amount of $190,000,000.00.

Submission

Phase 2 will evaluate final technical and price proposals. * Interactive Discussions: The Government intends to one pitch presentation (confidential, proprietary meeting) with Phase 2 offerors to review concept development and provide real-time feedback prior to final proposal submission. * Stipends: Not applicable for this project. **Market Intelligence: First Look Questionnaire** **Project Name:** Dona Ana Base Camp Expansion **Project Number:** 096851 **Date:** 1 September 2026 **Purpose:** The answers to this section are critical.

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Notice information

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SUBJECT: Sources Sought Notice - Market Research & Technical Capabilities: Dona Ana Base Camp Expansion (PN# 096851) DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought (SS) is for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or an Invitation for Bids (IFB). This notice is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a (Other Transaction Authority for Construction and Repair) and is not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). No solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. 1. Purpose & Project Scope The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fort Worth District, in support of Dona Base Camp, NM via Fort Bliss, TX is seeking capabilities statements from qualified firms (both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors) to design and construct a comprehensive set of facilities to support an additional 2,200 soldiers, expanding the camp's capacity to 4,000 to support a full Brigade Combat Team (BCT) during mobilization and rotational training exercises. The Government is exploring the use of an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a to execute this requirement within a fixed Construction Cost Limitation (CCL) / Directed Amount of $190,000,000.00. 2. Submission Requirements: - Interested firms are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement (maximum 5 pages) containing: Company Information: Name, address, CAGE code, UEI, and confirmation of Non-Traditional Defense Contractor status (per 10 U.S.C. § 3157). Bonding Capacity: Evidence of a single-project bonding capacity of at least $200,000,000.00 and aggregate of $500,000,000.00. Relevant Experience: Summaries of up to three (3) comparable design-build projects executed within the last five (5) years involving troop housing/barracks and associated facilities. 3. Point of Contact & Deadlines - Questions: Submit all clarification questions via email to Richard Feller at richard.feller@usace.army.mil and Lindsay Chvilicek at lindsay.m.chvilicek@usace.army.mil no later than Monday, September 14th, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT (21:00 UTC). Submissions: Submit your capabilities statement and Market Intelligence response (attachment) via email to Richard Feller at richard.feller@usace.army.mil and Lindsay Chvilicek at lindsay.m.chvilicek@usace.army.mil no later than Monday, September 21st, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT (21:00 UTC). Use email subject: "Sources Sought Response: Dona Ana Base Camp Expansion Capability - [Your Firm Name]". File Naming Convention: Market Intel_Dona Ana Base Camp_[FIRM NAME]

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