DESIGN-BUILD (DB) BARRACKS INITIATIVE (PACKAGE #1), MARINE CORPS AIR STATION (MCAS) CHERRY POINT, NC

SOL #: N4008526R0053Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC
NORFOLK, VA, 23511-0395, United States

Place of Performance

Cherry Point, NC

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Troop Housing Facilities (Y1FC)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 15, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 4, 2026
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Response Deadline
Feb 26, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 has issued a pre-solicitation for the Design-Build (DB) Barracks Initiative (Package #1) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC. This effort involves the demolition of five Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) buildings and the construction of replacement billeting for 1,440 personnel (720 two-person rooms). The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) agreement, with an estimated magnitude exceeding $500,000,000. The procurement is Unrestricted for full and open competition. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be issued on or about February 26, 2026, with an award expected by September 2026.

Scope of Work

The project requires the demolition of existing BEQ buildings and the design and construction of new, modern billeting facilities. Key requirements include:

  • Construction of 720 two-person rooms to support 1,440 personnel.
  • Adherence to USMC standards, including Government Furnished Government Installed (GFGI) furniture and Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pumps (PTAC/Heat Pumps).
  • Integration of common areas such as multi-purpose rooms, laundry facilities, kitchens, Marine Corps Exchange (MCX24) spaces, duty desks, and administrative offices.
  • Extensive site improvements, including roadways, parking, fire lanes, sidewalks with lighting, and concrete dumpster pads with enclosures.
  • Provision of site amenities like covered picnic shelters, fire pits, equipment washdown/drying areas, bicycle storage, seating areas, and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) areas.
  • The estimated completion time for this contract is approximately 1,041 calendar days after award.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Design-Build.
  • Procurement Method: Two-phase design-build selection procedures in accordance with FAR 36.3.
  • Magnitude: Over $500,000,000.
  • NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a Small Business Size Standard of $45,000,000.
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition). Market research indicated no reasonable expectation of adequate small business response.
  • Anticipated Award: September 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

  • RFP Release: Anticipated on or about February 26, 2026. All documents will be available in Adobe PDF format on PIEE (https://piee.eb.mil) and Sam.gov (https://www.sam.gov). Contractors are encouraged to register for the solicitation to receive amendment notifications.
  • Proposals: Offerors will submit non-cost/price proposals and cost/price proposals for evaluation.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Will follow FAR Part 36.3 and Part 15. Small Business Participation is noted as an evaluation factor in Phase 2.
  • Requirements: Large business concerns are required to submit a subcontracting plan prior to award. All prospective offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to do business with the federal government.
  • Past Performance: Bidders may be required to submit past project experience using forms such as the "26R0053 Matrix.xlsx" and "Project Information Form.docx," and provide company details via the "Contractor Information Form.docx."

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Version 5
Solicitation
Posted: Mar 4, 2026
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Pre-Solicitation
Posted: Feb 10, 2026
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Special Notice
Posted: Jan 29, 2026
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Special Notice
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
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Posted: Jan 15, 2026
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