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Subject:  Reconstruction of Thayer Hall (General Instruction Facility) NACIS Code:  236220 (Institutional Building Construction) Response date: 2 January 2026 Place of Performance: United States Military Academy, West Point, New York US Army Corps of Engineers, New England District 696 Virginia Road Concord, MA 01742-2751 US The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is issuing this Sources Sought Announcement for Construction Services of a Reconstruction of Thayer Hall (General Instruction Facility) at West Point, NY. This announcement is to determine interest, availability, and capability of Small Business and Large Business concerns for this project. The NAICS code for this procurement is 236220. The project is planned to be issued in the Summer of 2026 with demolition/reconstruction to begin in early in 2027. The estimated construction cost is over $500,000,000. The project will be constructed within the access-controlled installation of West Point, NY. The impacted building will be deconstructed and reconstructed within the cadet central area of the United States Military Academy.  Adjacent facilities will remain occupied during construction with minimal disruption to operations requiring precise construction planning. Work for this project is described below: 1. Project Purpose and Program Context This project is a major component of the Academic Building Upgrade Program (ABUP), which aims to modernize academic facilities and address critical instructional space shortages at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA). USMA currently faces a deficit of 412,799 square feet of general instructional space; the reconstruction of Thayer Hall will help reduce this gap while supporting a student load of 2,880 cadets.  The project will also consolidate key academic programs into a single, modernized facility. Centralizing instruction and support functions will minimize departmental fragmentation, improve operational efficiency, and foster greater cross-disciplinary collaboration. This design approach aligns with current educational trends that prioritize flexible, multi-purpose spaces to support interactive and innovative learning environments. ________________________________________ 2. Existing Conditions and Demolition Scope Thayer Hall consists of an original 1911 structure and a later addition constructed in 1955. The project requires demolition of the 1955 portion, totaling 321,012 square feet. This demolition will involve careful coordination due to significant impacts to the granite and stone exterior façade, requiring a combination of deconstruction, repair, and preservation.  The surviving features of the 1911 structure will be rehabilitated and preserved wherever feasible to maintain the historical integrity of the building. The reconstructed facility will remain compatible with the original building’s historic materials, architectural features, scale, massing, and proportions. ________________________________________ 3. Reconstruction Scope and Facility Capabilities The project includes the deconstruction and reconstruction of the General Instruction Building to create a modern, expanded academic facility. The new building will house a comprehensive set of academic, administrative, and support functions, including: •    Academic Spaces: general instruction classrooms, lecture halls, labs, collaboration areas, and a library with a mock courtroom. •    Administrative Areas: private and open offices, conference rooms, and departmental support rooms. •    Support and Specialty Areas: auditorium, arms vault, reception areas, staff break rooms, copy rooms, storage areas, lactation rooms, showers and restrooms, vending areas, and a café. •    Vertical Transportation: freight and passenger elevators. Original 1911 features will be rehabilitated and integrated into the new design wherever feasible. ________________________________________ 4. Building Systems, Utilities, and Site Improvements The facility will be equipped with modern building systems including cybersecurity features, Electronic Security Systems (PACS and IDS), Energy Measurement and Control System (EMCS) integration, building information systems, and fire alarm and suppression systems. Supporting site work will include new utility connections for water, sanitary sewer, and electrical systems; storm drainage improvements; walkways; curbs and gutters; landscaping; and general site enhancements. Heating will be supplied through the district heat system, and cooling will be provided via a steam-powered absorptive chiller.  Utility connections will tie into privatized electric, water, and wastewater systems. The respective Utilities Privatization System Owners—American Water and City Light & Power—will construct and own the utilities up to the facility service disconnect or other defined demarcation point. ________________________________________ 5. Design Standards and Performance Requirements The facility will be fully designed for accessibil