Design-Bid-Build, P1102 Weapons Magazine and Ordnance Operations Facility, Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Connecticut
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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 MID-ATLANTIC is soliciting proposals for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project, P1102 Weapons Magazine and Ordnance Operations Facility, at Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Connecticut. This project involves the construction of new weapons magazines and an ordnance operations facility, alongside significant demolition and site preparation. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $200-$250M. Proposals are due by May 14, 2026, at 02:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This project entails the construction of nine (9) high-explosive magazines, specifically six (6) Containerized Long Weapons Storage (CLWS) magazines, two (2) Box G magazines, and one (1) Box H earth-covered magazine. It also includes the construction of a new low-rise Ordnance Operations building and a new low-rise Sentry building. Extensive site preparation is required, including clearing, excavation, grading, and fill, with potential wetland impacts requiring mitigation. The scope also covers the demolition of 18 existing magazines, Building 524, and Building 393. Key construction elements include foundations, reinforced concrete structures, blast-resistant doors, grounding and lightning protection, intrusion detection systems, and earth-covering. Special foundation features like rigid inclusions and load transfer mats are specified, along with paving, access roads, and comprehensive electrical and telecommunications utilities.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Design-Bid-Build Construction.
- Estimated Magnitude: $200-$250M.
- Period of Performance: 15 calendar days for lead time to begin performance, followed by 1587 calendar days from notice to proceed for completion.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted acquisition with Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 237990, with a size standard of $45,000,000.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: May 14, 2026, at 02:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Financial statements can be submitted as a separate password-protected file in PIEE, with the password provided via email.
- Evaluation Process: A tradeoff process will be used, considering both price and non-cost/price factors.
- Non-Cost/Price Factors: Corporate Experience, Management Approach and Schedule, Safety, Past Performance, and Small Business Utilization and Participation. Technical factors (1, 2, 3, and 5) are of equal importance and, combined, are equal in importance to Past Performance (Factor 4). Technical and Past Performance combined are approximately equal to price.
- Bid Bond: A bid bond of 20% of the total project bid price or $3M, whichever is less, is required.
- Small Business Participation: A minimum of 20% total small business participation is required, with updated Attachments F and G detailing commitment and subcontracting plan requirements.
Key Clarifications & Notes
A pre-proposal conference was held on March 10, 2026, and a site visit on March 26, 2026. Responses to pre-proposal inquiries have been incorporated into amendments. Bidders should note that a second site visit cannot be accommodated, and the geotechnical report will not be provided; bidding should be based on drawings and specifications. The design conforms to Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements, and UFC 3-520-01 applies. All correspondence should be directed to angela.j.clifton2.civ@us.navy.mil.