AFRL Rapid Infrastructure for Science and Experimentation (RISE)

Background
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is issuing this umbrella notice under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a, which allows for facility construction or repair transactions that are not contracts or grants.

The RISE framework aims to facilitate future solicitations for construction and repair projects by leveraging industry expertise and flexible project delivery models. This initiative does not mandate participation from non-traditional defense contractors or cost-sharing requirements, making it a standalone tool for modern construction practices.

Work Details
The RISE program will encompass various construction tasks and projects, including but not limited to:
- Owner's Advisor (OA) Models: Providing professional oversight and advisory services during complex project delivery.
- Progressive Design-Build (PDB): Involving early-phase performer collaboration for pricing and risk allocation.
- Accelerated Design-Build (ADB): Optimizing design and construction phases for rapid delivery of mission-critical projects.
- Design-Build to Budget: Target-price modeling to maximize project scope within budget constraints.
- Industrialized Construction (IC): Utilizing off-site manufacturing and modular assembly techniques.
- Advanced & Emergent Technologies: Implementing innovative solutions such as 3D printing of infrastructure and smart facility integrations.

Period of Performance
The period of performance will be determined based on individual project requirements as outlined in future Areas of Interest (AOIs) published under this umbrella notice.

Place of Performance
The geographic locations for the construction projects will be specified in the individual AOIs published under this umbrella notice.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with specific requirements including adherence to any labor standards specified in the AOIs. Additionally, bidders may need to demonstrate capabilities relevant to the specific types of projects outlined in the AOIs.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior award FA8903269B003 was awarded to Layton Construction Company for planning and design for barracks resiliency under 10 U.S.C. § 2808A, with an industrialized construction focus. This work appears to align with the RISE umbrella’s emphasis on facility construction/repair delivered through industrialized construction and related design-build planning activities, suggesting the current effort may build on similar project delivery approaches and scope. While the exact future AOIs are not yet specified, the prior 2808A industrialized construction planning/design effort is a close match to the types of tasks described for RISE.