Construction of New Child Development Center, Fort Hamilton, NY

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT for the purpose of obtaining market research only. No proposals are being requested nor accepted under this synopsis. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, will use information obtained under this source sought to develop an acquisition strategy to meet the requirements for the New Child Development Center project, at Fort Hamilton, NY.

The intent of this sources sought is to access industry's small business concerns including 8(a) companies within New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania with an SBA approved office for competition in New York, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB Zone) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and all small businesses under the size standard, capability and interest in performing a construction project at , NY using the design-bid-build process to meet the needs of the U.S. Army.

The NAICS code for this project is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Construction. The small business size standard is $45,000,000.00 The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among contractors for work to be performed under this solicitation.

The New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (District) is preparing plans and specifications for the Construction of a new Child Development Center (16,632 sf) with adjacent outdoor play areas (16,667 sf) for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years of age.

The facility will include all required program spaces including kitchen facilities, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) installation, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection. In addition, the facility will include an outdoor play area with age-appropriate child development equipment, safety surfacing and fencing.

Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, Low Impact Development (LID), information systems, landscaping and signage. Work will include installation of video monitoring, alarm and intercom systems. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self-contained system. Construction will include the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards.

Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Cyber Security Measures will be incorporated into this project, and Sustainability/Energy measures will be provided. This project will achieve GBCI level certification at the LEED-NC/MR silver level and will follow the guidance detailed in the Sustainable Design and Development Policy. The anticipated Magnitude of Construction is between $25,000,000.00 and $50,000,000.00.

Interested businesses shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis by submitting two (2) examples of previous experience with the construction of structures greater than 12,000 GSF, consisting of highly technical, complex building systems and similar in cost magnitude (greater than or equal to $25,000,000). The information submitted will be considered in the development of the acquisition strategy to support this program.

Responses are restricted to U.S. firms that are established and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov. For 8(a) and HUBZONE, firms must be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). All interested businesses responding to this Market Research shall be limited to the information required above and shall submit via email or in writing by mail no later than 1600 (4 pm) EST on 21 August 2025.