ATLANTIC UNDERSEA TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (AUTEC) WATER TANKS REPLACEMENT, ALANTIC UNDERSEA TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (AUTEC), ANDROS ISLAND, BAHAMAS
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHEAST is planning a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Construction contract for the ATLANTIC UNDERSEA TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (AUTEC) WATER TANKS REPLACEMENT at Andros Island, Bahamas. This pre-solicitation notice indicates a Full and Open competition for a project estimated between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The solicitation is expected to be released no earlier than 15 days after this notice, with proposals due no earlier than 30 days after release.
Scope of Work
This project involves the repair and replacement of a portion of the potable and fire supply water system at AUTEC. Key components include:
- Replacement of two existing 750,000-gallon finished water holding/contact tanks with two new 500,000-gallon tanks (total 1,000,000 gallons).
- Construction of a new 150,000-gallon elevated storage tank to restore original system design.
- Demolition of existing tanks and abandoned piping.
- Installation of interconnecting piping.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Design-Bid-Build (DBB) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Construction contract.
- Competition: Full and Open (Unrestricted).
- Procurement Method: FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.
- Project Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.
- NAICS Code: 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (Size Standard: $45,000,000).
- Contract Completion: 365 calendar days from contract award (FAR Clause 52.211-10).
- Pre-solicitation Published: February 9, 2026.
- Solicitation Release: No earlier than 15 days after pre-solicitation notice.
- Proposals Due: No earlier than 30 days after solicitation release.
- Site Visit: Will be specified in the solicitation.
Evaluation
Award will be made using a Best Value Tradeoff approach (FAR 15.101-1). Evaluation will consider price competition, technical merit, confidence assessment, and other factors. Offerors will be required to submit a technical proposal (including safety, technical approach, past performance, and experience) and a price proposal.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice; no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation and any amendments. Contractors must be registered or in the process of registering with SAM.gov to be eligible for award.