Industry Day: Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) Various Spaceport of the Future (SOTF) and Sentinel Projects - Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) using Other Transaction Authority (OTA)
Department of Defense (all) · DEPT OF DEFENSE
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation W912PL26QA006 in this department, oldest first.
- Sep 18, 2026 · this noticeSpecial Notice
Next steps for this stage
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- Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
- Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
- Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.
What the notice says
This is a SPECIAL NOTICE for information and planning purposes only to announce an Industry Day regarding upcoming competition for USACE Los Angeles District Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) projects under 10 U.S.C. � 2808a Other Transaction Authority (OTA) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The purpose of this notice is to provide interested parties with preliminary project information, an overview of the anticipated acquisition strategy, and an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback during Industry Day prior to the release of the Program Solicita… (show all)
tions. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposals and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award an agreement. No agreement will be awarded as a result of this notice. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred by interested parties in connection with participation in Industry Day or submission of related questions or feedback. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District (SPL) has been tasked to solicit and award FY28 PDB and an FY27 CMAR military construction OTAs for Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in Santa Barbara County, California. Project Scope: The MILCON project work, briefly described below, includes but is not limited to, the following: The scope of work spans multiple facilities at VSFB. The work includes comprehensive infrastructure modernizations, including extensive renovations (complete floor-to-ceiling modernizations, plumbing replacements, capacity expansions, etc.), creation of new administrative and collaborative spaces, horizontal improvements of roads, infrastructure, utility and telecommunication lines, as well as the creation of an Entry Control Facility and a Consolidated Air Traffic Control Tower, Fire Station, and Base Operations facility. The Government invites interested parties, either singularly or as part of an assembled team, to participate in Industry Day. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The total estimated magnitude of all these projects is: $375 million. The total contract performance period is estimated at TBD calendar days. Project Overview This notification is servicing the following five (5) Projects: Project Title: Telecommunication Lines South Base to North Base � Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base � Agency: USACE, Los Angeles District � NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction � Project Program Amount: $13.2 Million Project Title: Improve Road and Infrastructure to Space Launch Complex 5 (SLC5) � Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base � Agency: USACE, Los Angeles District � NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction � Project Program Amount: $13.3 Million Project Title: South Base Entry Control Facility (ECF) � Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base � Agency: USACE, Los Angeles District � NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction � Project Program Amount: $65 Million Project Title: Consolidated Air Traffic Control Tower, Fire Station 41, and Base Operations Facility (ATCT) � Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base � Agency: USACE, Los Angeles District � NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction � Project Program Amount: $152 Million Project Title: Sentinel Re-Entry Vehicle Facility (RSRV) � Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base � Agency: USACE, Los Angeles District � NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction � Project Program Amount: $110 Million The aforementioned projects will be combined and awarded into the following OTA agreements: #1. OTA-PDB: Telecom, SLC5 and ECF will be awarded as one agreement. #2. OTA-PDB: ATCT will be awarded as one agreement. #3. OTA-CMAR: ReEntry Vehicle Facility will be awarded as one agreement. It is NOT the intent to award all three of the above-mentioned agreements to one party. All agreements will be awarded to the most qualified candidates. Minimum capabilities required include previous experience of projects similar in magnitude and in complexity. Industry Day a. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to conduct an Industry Day on 22 October 2026 at 09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time to provide an overview of the anticipated project, acquisition strategy, and anticipated requirements. This event will provide interested parties with an opportunity to gain additional insight into the proposed Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) approaches under the Other Transaction (OT) framework, ask questions, and provide input in advance of the release of the program solicitations. b. 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 the future Program Solicitation. Official Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be accepted and addressed following the release of the Program Solicitation. This Industry Day will be conducted in person at Courtyard by Marriott, 1605 Calle Joaquin Road, in San Luis Obispo, California 93405, phone (805)786-4200. Parking onsite is $15.00. The event will run from 9AM � 5PM. Check-in for the event will commence at 8:00 AM. Breakfast/Lunch will not be provided. Registration is at: https://forging-future.eventbrite.com Register as soon as possible if you are interested in attending. Space is limited. Registration will close on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM Acquisition Strategy (Pre-Award) The USACE anticipates using a streamlined competitive selection process: Step 1 - White Papers: Interested parties will submit a Statement of Qualifications. The Government intends to down-select up to three Companies to proceed to Step 2 for each agreement. Step 2 - Pitches: Selected Companies will participate in pitch meetings. One company will be selected for each of the three (3) proposed agreements to proceed with agreement negotiations. The specific award and post-award procedures for the Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) agreements will be addressed in each of the Program Solicitations. Award These agreements will be awarded to the most qualified businesses to provide design development, preconstruction services, and construction. Post-award Phase 1 includes Design and Pre-construction services, and Post-award Phase 2 includes the final design and construction. The specifics about the award process will be explained in full at the Industry Day.
Who won similar work
1098 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Department of Defense (all)), same NAICS 236220.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYCE & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION, INC. | 44 | $29.6M | Sep 30, 2026 |
| T E DAVIS CONSTRUCTION CO Jacksonville NC 28546 USA | 35 | $50.3M | Sep 25, 2026 |
| QUADRANT CONSTRUCTION INC | 14 | $52.4M | Sep 29, 2026 |
| P & S CONSTRUCTION INC. | 12 | $124.8M + 1 shared | Sep 30, 2026 |
| BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | 11 | $3.5B | Sep 23, 2026 |
| BENAKA, INC. | 8 | $146.6M + 2 shared | May 21, 2026 |
| K2 CONTRACTING GROUP, LLC | 8 | $23.2M + 2 shared | May 29, 2026 |
| WALSH FEDERAL LLC | 7 | $1.4B | Sep 18, 2026 |
| TST TACTICAL DEFENSE SOLUTIONS, INC. | 7 | $12.7M | Oct 1, 2026 |
| OLYMPIC ENTERPRISES INC | 7 | $5.3M | Sep 9, 2026 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Oct 16, 2026ANVIL STEEL ENGINEERING INC$28KExterior Sign Removal
- Oct 16, 2026SUSTECH LLC$17.5MInvitation for Bid: Army National Guard Military Construction, Engineering/Housing Maintenance Shop, Camp Santiago, Salinas, PR
- Oct 13, 2026PORR Government Services GmbH Kaiserslautern 67657 DEU$49.0MAward for DHA Minor Construction SATOC in Germany, Belgium, and Italy
- Oct 8, 2026EDILEM S.R.L. Napoli 80126 ITA$205.3MMultiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) at Aviano AB and other Geographically Separated Units (GSU) in Italy
- Oct 8, 2026BATTISTELLA S.P.A. Pasiano Di Pordenone PCN 33087 ITA$205.3MMultiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) at Aviano AB and other Geographically Separated Units (GSU) in Italy
- Oct 8, 2026EIFFAGE INFRAESTRUCTURAS SAU Dos Hermanas 41703 ESP$205.3MMultiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) at Aviano AB and other Geographically Separated Units (GSU) in Italy
- Oct 8, 2026JV SKE ITALY 2012 Vicenza ITA$205.3MMultiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) at Aviano AB and other Geographically Separated Units (GSU) in Italy
- Oct 8, 2026PORR GOVERNMENT SERVICES ITALY SRL Vicenza 36100 ITA$205.3MMultiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) at Aviano AB and other Geographically Separated Units (GSU) in Italy
- Oct 8, 2026CO. CER. SOCIETA' COOPERATIVA Catania 95129 ITA$205.3MMultiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) at Aviano AB and other Geographically Separated Units (GSU) in Italy
- Oct 8, 2026WOLFF & MULLER GOVERNMENT SERVICES ITALIA S.R.L. Milano MI 20122 ITA$205.3MMultiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) at Aviano AB and other Geographically Separated Units (GSU) in Italy
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Defense, Dept of (DOD) or Office of the Secretary of Defense or Joint Chiefs of Staff since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Defense, Dept of (DOD) or Office of the Secretary of Defense or Joint Chiefs of Staff job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.