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Trade and Cargo Academy

Department of Defense · Department of the Army · W074 ENDIST CHARLESTON
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Solicitation number
W912HP27RA002-0003
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
236220
Product service code
Y1JZ
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-14
Response deadline
Nov 6, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
North Charleston, SC
Contracting contact
LAUREN.O.MINZENBERGER@USACE.ARMY.MIL

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Statement of work, as posted

**Note: Amendment 0003 is hereby posted on 10/14. Only those whom submitted timely Volumes I-III are eligible to submit the remaining Volume IV** The sources sought originally posted as W912HP27RA001 - Due to technical issues with ACWS a new solicitation number was pulled. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Charleston District (SAC) has a new requirement for construction of a Trade and Cargo Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). The requirement will include hazardous material abatement and selective demolition of the current vacant 30,000 SF, three-story building, while preserving the existing main lobby and ensuring uninterrupted utility service to the occupied east wing. In its place, a new 28,400 SF, two-story, flood-resilient facility will be constructed. Due to poor soil quality and its location within FEMA Zone AE, the TCA will use a deep precast concrete pile foundation with pile-supported slabs, a heavy-duty steel frame to withstand high wind/seismic demands, a modern rainscreen envelope, and fully integrated building systems (HVAC, LED lighting, and security infrastructure). The interior will have space for instructional use on the first floor (including classrooms, an auditorium, and production spaces) and administrative open offices on the second floor. FLETC also has a requirement for the construction of a new Cargo Security and Seized Property Training Facility (CSSPTF), a separate one-story 5,985 SF facility purpose-built to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) training. Specifically designed for hands-on vehicle/cargo inspection, evidence processing, and simulated seized property storage, this site-adapted facility will also be elevated on a deep pile foundation to comply with stringent floodplain requirements. A key engineering focus for this site is the implementation of pile-supported stormwater piping under paved areas to mitigate soil settlement risks. Both facilities are engineered for a minimum 40-year operational lifespan, integrating highly durable, low-maintenance coastal materials, and will comply fully with the latest federal energy conservation standards, DHS security criteria, and 2021 building codes. These facilities are essential for the increased student enrollment and additional courses offered supporting FLETC Charleston.

Contact

Point of contact
Lauren Minzenberger
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
LAUREN.O.MINZENBERGER@USACE.ARMY.MIL
Secondary
addison.g.layfield@usace.army.mil
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