Industry Day: A Government-Industry Exchange on Construction Contracting - An Invitation for Industry Partners to Collaborate with the United States Space Force Operational Contracting Enterprise
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The United States Space Force Operational Contracting Enterprise is hosting an Industry Day on September 14, 2026, in Colorado Springs and via Microsoft Teams to collaborate with general contractors on accelerating construction timelines. The event focuses on the implementation of new, flexible contracting authorities, specifically Other Transaction Authority (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. section 2808a. This initiative aims to bypass traditional FAR-based procurement bottlenecks through Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), allowing the government to integrate commercial best practices and innovative building methods to move from concept to capability faster. Budget projections for FY27 through FY31 indicate significant opportunities, with approximately 5.6 billion dollars for MILCON and 3.3 billion dollars for FSRM projects. Under the 2808a authority, awards must be structured as Fixed-Price Other Transactions, such as Fixed-Price Incentive or Fixed-Price Award Fee agreements. Because these OTs lack standard FAR-based protections, the government and industry partners will develop tailored articles to govern disputes, changes, and terminations. The award process is phased, beginning with a white paper evaluation based on relevance and rough order of magnitude pricing, followed by an oral pitch of constructability plans, and concluding with the joint development of a Statement of Work. Evaluation criteria emphasize industrial construction methods, schedule realism, financial health, and adherence to commercial building codes like IBC and NEC, as well as DoD Unified Facilities Criteria. While flexible, these agreements still require compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, Miller Act, and the Buy American Act.
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Industry teammates, the Senior Contracting Official (SCO) for Operational and Enterprise Space Contracting invites you to a pivotal event discussing the future of construction in the U.S. Space Force. We are creating a forum to hear industry concerns and clarify the purpose of these new authorities to move faster, not to limit competition or replace valuable tools like Multiple Award Construction Contracts (MACCs). We have been granted new, flexible authorities for construction contracting, including Other Transaction Authority (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a, and we want to partner with you to redefine how we build for the future.
Join Us To:
- Hear directly from the SCO on the commitment to a fair, transparent, and collaborative construction process.
- Understand the New Authorities - A clear breakdown of what Construction OTAs are (and what they aren't), the 2808a authority, and how these tools fit into the broader acquisition landscape.
- Teach Us - This is an opportunity for industry to educate the government on commercial construction best practices and innovative methods to go from concept to capability – faster.
Event Details:
- Date: 14 September 2026
- Time: 0900-1200 (General Session); 1300-1400 (One on One Sessions)
- Location: Innovation Hub, 2424 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO (Will also be presented on Microsoft Teams)
Who Should Attend?
This event is for members of the construction industry, specifically general contractors, to come together to discuss, the Department of the Air Force (USAF & USSF) contracting processes including the new authorities and how we can work better with industry partners to achieve a more efficient means of awarding projects. Limited to two personnel per company. Registration Form: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/w3yV4dh0zp
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