Industry Feedback Requested: Fort Worth District Draft Division 01 Specification for Other Transaction Authority Process

Federal Organization Issuing Notice: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, Contracting Division

DESCRIPTION

The Fort Worth District is requesting industry feedback on draft Division 01 Specification revisions for construction projects utilizing an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) procurement method.

What is an Other Transaction?

An Other Transaction (OT) is a legally binding agreement entered into by the Government under specific statutory authority. OTs are not procurement contracts and are not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Title 10 U.S.C. § 2808a authorizes the use of OTs for certain facility construction and repair projects. The executed OT Agreement establishes the terms, conditions, responsibilities, and performance requirements applicable to the project.

HOW TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK:

Industry responses and/or feedback are to be submitted via "Bidder Inquiry" in ProjNet (https://www.projnet.org) no later than 1700 CT on November 19, 2026. Respondents shall not submit proprietary or sensitive information through the Bidder Inquiry module.

The Fort Worth District is seeking industry feedback to improve upon and better align its approach with commercial practices. Revisions and redlines are left in the draft Division 01 documents to show Industry where the Fort Worth District is currently streamlining this division and the changes that are being considered. Industry comments and feedback received will be used to refine the draft documents.

The attachment provided for industry feedback is for informational purposes only. The Fort Worth District does not intend to respond to questions but will consider all comments and feedback received for future updates to the Division 01 Specifications.

Website: https://www.projnet.org 

BIDDER INQUIRY KEY: HDR42I-G8MAJ9

Specific Instructions for Initial ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

• From the ProjNet home page, click on "Quick Add" on the upper right side of the screen.
• Identify the Agency as USACE.
• Key - Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.
• Email - Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.
• Click "Continue." A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.
• Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.
• Click "Add User." Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Subsequent ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

• Steps 1 through 3 - Same as Above.
• Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.
• Click "Continue." A page will then open asking for the answer to your Secret Question.
• Enter your Secret Answer and click "Login." Once this is completed, you are logged into the system