Progressive Design-Build for Little Mountain Testing Facility | US. Army Corps of Engineers

Executive Summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is procuring a Progressive Design-Build contract for the construction of the Little Mountain Testing Facility at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This project aims to enhance testing capabilities for the Sentinel program.

Key Requirements (Verbatim Excerpts)

• A receiving area with a loading dock to accommodate forklifts and delivery trucks.

Scope & Requirements

The primary goal is to construct a 50,000 sq ft facility to house expanded testing capabilities in support of the Sentinel program at the Little Mountain Testing Facility. The facility is critical for meeting future Nuclear Hardness mission requirements.

• A laboratory for specialized radiation effects equipment, test cells, and control rooms.
• Support areas for material storage, dosimetry testing, and a classified conference room.
• A receiving area with a loading dock to accommodate forklifts and delivery trucks.
• Robust construction featuring reinforced concrete, structural steel, and specialized shielding (concrete, earth barriers, and standoff distance) to contain radiation.

The new facility will house advanced testing equipment, including the Advanced Radiation Environment Simulator (ARES) and a 14 MeV neutron generator, to provide dose rate and total dose testing for parts, modules, and entire systems.

Compliance & Qualifications

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Status of Level 1 (Self-Assessment) required.

How to Prepare Your Bid

1. Prepare a concise Statement of Qualifications, limited to 10 pages, highlighting relevant experience and capabilities.
2. Be ready to present your qualifications in pitch meetings if selected in the down-selection process.
3. Ensure compliance with CMMC Level 1 requirements and be prepared to provide documentation of your self-assessment.