Market Intelligence Notice – Child Development Centers (CDC) - Volumetric modular housing, Kit-of-Parts facilities, 3-D Printed

Market Intelligence Notice – Child Development Centers (CDC) - Volumetric modular housing, Kit-of-Parts facilities, 3-D Printed

Disclaimer: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.

1.0 Objective

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District (SAS) is seeking market intelligence to identify and assess industry capabilities relevant to Volumetric modular housing, Kit-of-Parts facilities, 3-D Printed and hybrid industrialized construction solutions for child development centers located on multiple military installations. The Government is pursuing modern industrialized construction approaches intended to improve schedule, cost, and lifecycle outcomes for this facility type.

For purposes of this RFI, respondents should clearly identify whether they view these features as:

• Fully compatible with their standard commercial or industrialized building system;
• Achievable with modifications; or
• Better addressed through an alternative technical solution that provides equal or better performance.

Where respondents recommend alternatives, the response should explain how the proposed approach would satisfy or improve upon the Government's desired performance outcomes for schedule; cost; capacity/readiness; child safety and program functionality; quality and durability; energy consumption; repeatability/scalability; site and installation impact; and compliance/turnover.

Information provided by respondents will be used to help the Government understand available market participants, solution types, and industry interest, and will inform future industry engagements, acquisition planning, and assessment of potential use of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a, Facility Construction or Repair: Transactions Other Than Contracts and Grants.

2.0 Forecasted Project(s) Overview

The following projects are currently projected for potential industrialized construction applications.  The work will be performed on multiple military installations.  Solutions may be scaled for additional facilities identified later.

Child Development Center – All facilities will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01, General Building Requirements.

Fort Bragg North Carolina

REQUIREMENT

A. Construct  a 26,9000 SF standard design child development center (CDC) with outdoor playground for children ages 6-10 years. The facility will include a computer lab, homework center, activity rooms, demonstration teaching kitchen, and a multi-purpose room for fitness and sports, a controlled entry area, administrative area, training space, staff lounge work room, kitchen, laundry, storage, supply rooms, information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) installation, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection. In addition, the outdoor play area will include 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, information systems, landscaping and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by a self-contained system.

B. Construct a 31,906 SF medium standard design child development center with adjacent outdoor playground for children between the ages 6 weeks - 5 years of age.  The facility will include developmental learning modules, activity areas, an isolation room, changing areas, patron visitor waiting area, administrative support space, staff lounge work room, kitchen, laundry, storage, supply rooms, 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, information systems, landscaping and signage. Work will include installation of video monitoring, alarm and intercom systems for safety. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by a self-contained system.

Demolish 1 building at Fort Bragg, NC (21,476 Total SF).

C. Construct a 54,000 SF large standard design Child Development Center for children six weeks to five years of age with adjacent outdoor play areas for children and supporting facilities at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Child Development Center facility includes developmental learning modules, activity areas, an isolation room, changing areas, patron visitor waiting area, administrative support space, staff lounge, work rooms, commercial kitchen, laundry storage, supply room, information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Electronic Security Systems (ESS),

Fire and Life Safety (FLS) systems, and Utility Monitoring and Control Systems (UMCS) connection. Additionally, the facility includes outdoor play areas with age-appropriate child development equipment, safety surfacing, and fencing.  Sustainability and energy enhancement measures are included.

D. Construct a 43,043 SF large standard design Child Development Center with adjacent outdoor playground for children six weeks to five years of age.  The Child Development Center facility includes developmental learning modules, activity areas, an isolation room, changing areas, patron visitor waiting area, administrative support space, staff lounge, work rooms, commercial kitchen, laundry storage, supply room, information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), Fire and Life Safety (FLS) systems, and Utility Monitoring and Control Systems (UMCS) connection. Additionally, the facility includes outdoor

play areas with age-appropriate child development equipment, safety surfacing, and fencing. Supporting facilities for the Child Development Center include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, bioretention areas, information systems, landscaping, and signage. Work will also include installation of video monitoring, alarm, and intercom systems for safety.

Robins Air Force Base, Geogia

REQUIREMENT

Construct a 41,000 SF large-sized Child Development Center to include 22 activity rooms, kitchen, laundry, administration and four fenced outdoor play areas. The construction will consist of reinforced concrete foundation, waterproof concrete floor slab with floor drains, and a cool roof system. The project includes all utilities, site improvements, pavements, and other supporting work necessary to make a complete and usable facility. The project will demolish buildings 942, 943, and 946 (30,770 SF). 

3.0 Requested Information & Market Intelligence Questionnaire

Section - General Information

Provide responses to the survey linked herein. 

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/cj3NNgMY4a

Section - Capabilities

Respondents are asked to structure Capability Statements to include the following elements:

1. Corporate Overview - A brief summary of your firm's core capabilities, relevant experience, and capacity to perform the type of work contemplated under this RFI.  
2. Commercial Best Practices. To the extent available, provide information regarding commercial best practices applicable to the contemplated construction delivery method, including:

• Typical pricing/payment structures
• Geographic coverage
• Typical project schedule timelines, long lead items, and key decision points
• Key considerations and risk associated with  permitting, logistics, staffing/labor availability, and construction execution.
• Supply Chain and Logistics: Describe your supply chain for long lead items such as HVAC and electrical components; chillers, air handling units, computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units, transformers, etc.  What are your typical lead times for material and fabrication?

1. Survey Responses – Please provide detailed responses to Survey Questions 10 through 13 (listed below and on the survey form). Respondents are asked to integrate these responses directly into their capability statements; separate or stand-alone survey responses are not required. Additional Information – Respondents may include other information that demonstrates their relevant capabilities, experience, and capacity.

Survey Questions 10-13

10.   Describe your experience or capability in designing and constructing childcare facilities that could innovate and accelerate construction.

11.  Describe your firm’s practical experience with collaborative delivery models, such as Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build or Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), where your team was integrated into the design phase. What specific pre-construction services did you provide?

12.  For the projects listed in response to Q11, identify the major subcontractor(s) used and describe their qualifications. Detail the teaming relationship and contract structure between the construction contractor, the owner, and the Designer of Record. Explain how your team's involvement improved the final design quality, accelerated the delivery schedule, and reduced overall project cost.

13.  How does your team fully coordinate and integrate structural, envelop, and utility designs between different interfacing construction types (such as stacked volumetric modules and traditional stick-built or foundation systems)? What engineering models do you utilize to analyze structural settlement or consolidation across these interfaces?

4.0 Response Submission Instructions

• Format: Responses to the survey must be submitted via the link provided.  The capability statement must be submitted in PDF format, single-spaced, using 11-point font or larger.
• Submission Deadline: November 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
• Submission Channel: Complete the survey at  https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/cj3NNgMY4a
• Submit capability statement via email to the Agreement Officer (AO) at Jennifer.L.Murphy@usace.army.mil and copy Sabrina.Bastine@usace.army.mil with the subject line: "USACE OTA Market Intelligence Response CDC - [Company Name]".
• Proprietary Information: Any proprietary, sensitive, or business-confidential information must be clearly marked as such on each page to ensure proper handling by USACE  SAS.