Site work, new construction, renovation and addition to a military facility in Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. Working plans call for the addition of a military facility; for the construction of a 15,788-square-foot military facility; for the renovation of a military facility; and for site work for a military facility.

PLA Survey Identification Number: W9128F25SM001 The Corps of Engineers Omaha District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for large scale construction projects (exceeding $35 million) within Ellsworth Air Force Base (Rapid City), South Dakota area. PLA survey responses are to be sent via email to scott.dwyer@usace.army.mil and courtesy copy brittany.c.gull@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. CDT, 18 June 2025. Ensure your response is limited to 5 pages and the Subject Line of your response includes "PLA Survey - B21 ADAL Flight Simulator Phase 2" and the PLA ID Number: W9128F25SM001. Please provide your contact information in the body of the email. A PLA is defined as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement between a Prime contractor and one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is an agreement described in 29 U.S. C. 158(f). Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 22.503) Policy provides that: (a) Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is a tool that agencies may use to promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement. Pursuant to Executive Order 13502, agencies are encouraged to consider requiring the use of project labor agreements in connection with large-scale construction projects.(b) An agency may, if appropriate, require that every contractor and subcontractor, or certain subcontractors, engaged in construction on the project agree, for that project, to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations if the agency decides that the use of project labor agreements will (i) Advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement, producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards and other matters; and (ii) Be consistent with law. Reference: FAR 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement; FAR 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement. Request responses to the following questions: (1) Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on projects of this kind If so, please provide supporting documentation. (2) Are you aware of skilled labor shortages in the area for those crafts that will be needed to complete the reference project If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible. (3) Are you aware of time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would affect the rate at which the referenced project should be completed If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible. (4) Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal Government's interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement. (5) Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal Government's interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement. (6) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA on the referenced project. (7) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project. The information gathered in this survey should include the following information on projects completed in the last 2 - 5 years: 1. Project Name and Location 2. Detailed Project Description 3. Initial Cost Estimate vs. Actual Final Cost 4. Was the project completed on time 5. Number of craft trades present on the project 6. Was a PLA used 7. Were there any challenges experienced during the project Project Location and Description: Ellsworth AFB, SD This project will be executed using a design-bid-build (DBB) project delivery method, which will require the contractor to provide the government with a complete facility and warranty based on the Request for Proposal (RFP). The project is an Air Force Military Construction (MILCON) project, part of the B-21 beddown at Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB), South Dakota. This project is new 15,788 GSF addition addition/alteration to building 8205 to support the transition of the facility to a B-21 simulator facility. The space will house B-21 simulators and required associated spaces. Magnitude of Construction: Disclosure of the magnitude of construction, as prescribed in FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204, is between $25M and $100M. This project will be primarily funded with MILCON-appropriated dollars. Project Period of Performance: 800 calendar days from construction NTP. Estimated construction contract award will be second/third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. PLA survey responses are to be sent via email to scott.dwyer@usace.army.miland courtesy copy brittany.c.gull@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. CDT, 18 June 2025. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.