Industry Feedback On Progressive Design Build With Other Transaction Authority

USACE is requesting industry feedback on developed procedures for the execution of Progressive Design Build (PDB) for military construction projects utilizing an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) procurement method. What is PDB? PDB is a collaborative delivery method where the Government selects a design-builder based on qualifications and technical approach rather than price. The selected design-builder works jointly with the Government providing design and preconstruction services and establishes a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) (i.e., a fixed price ceiling) before construction begins. The process is divided into distinct phases: a competitive, qualifications-based selection to choose a design-builder; a collaborative design and preconstruction services phase to progressively develop the scope and establish a GMP; and a final design and construction phase. This approach replaces the traditional design-build process with a more collaborative acquisition approach for delivering construction

requirements. What is an Other Transaction? An Other Transaction (OT) is a legally binding agreement entered into by the Government under specific statutory authority. OTs are not procurement contracts and are not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Title 10 U.S.C. § 2808a authorizes the use of OTs for certain facility construction and repair projects. The executed OT Agreement establishes the terms, conditions, responsibilities, and performance

requirements applicable to the project. This Industry Announcement contains three (3)

attachments presented for industry feedback: Attachment A: Placemat providing a general overview of the PDB w/OTA process from project initiation to construction completion. Attachment B: Playbook created to guide USACE Project Delivery Teams with executing PDB w/OTA construction projects. Attachment C: Agreement Articles (i.e. Terms and Conditions) that USACE drafted for use on PDB w/OTA construction projects. USACE is seeking industry feedback to improve upon and better align its approach with commercial practices. Specific

questions for industry are provided in Attachment D: PDB with OTA Industry Questionnaire. Respondents may address any or all

questions. Feedback received will be used to refine the draft documents and inform USACE’s approach. The