Electrical Projects – Use of Progressive Design Build (PDB) with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) - Request for Information

This is a request for information (RFI) for market intelligence and for informational purposes only. This announcement does not constitute a solicitation or a request for proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is currently available. Participation in this RFI is strictly voluntary. The Government will not be obligated to award any agreement or contract because of this RFI, nor will it reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of information. Submitting a response will not affect a firm’s ability to submit a proposal should a formal solicitation be issued in the future. Please note that while Other Transaction Authority is not subject to FAR based small business regulations, this NAICS code is provided for market research to help the Government understand the size and demographics of the interested industrial base. PROGRAM/PROJECT OVERVIEW: The U.S. Air Force 377th Contracting Division has a requirement to execute the construction and technical redesign requirements for the demolition of three substations and new construction of two upgraded substations. The services requested will include new 12.47 kV distribution systems. The primary purpose and objective of these projects are to rapidly upgrade the existing infrastructure, meet standards, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Government is evaluating the feasibility of executing these requirements under one award via Progressive Design-Build (PDB) utilizing an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2808a. Summaries of projects for this acquisition strategy are as follows: - MHMV200009 – Repair Substation 9 and Feeders: The primary objective of the Repair Substation 9 and Feeders project is to design and construct a fully operational, modern power distribution asset, upgrading the existing infrastructure to meet standards, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory gui