Industry Day for USCG Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC) Homeport Pier, Naval Station Newport, Newport RI
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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 Solicitation for a Design-Bid-Build project to construct the USCG Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC) Homeport Pier at Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI. This project involves the demolition of an existing pier and the construction of a new, modern pier and associated infrastructure. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This comprehensive project requires the demolition of the existing 1,570-foot by 100-foot USN Pier 1 and the construction of a new 1,000-foot long by 80-foot wide pier designed to accommodate four Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs). Key deliverables include:
- Construction of a new 360-foot bulkhead at Section S45 South.
- Development of a laydown area and parking.
- Installation of essential utilities: electrical, telecommunications, potable and fire protection water, sewer, and compressed air systems.
- Dredging beneath the existing Pier 1 to achieve depths between 32-40 feet MLLW, with specific minimum berthing and channel depths.
- Structural components will feature 36-inch concrete-filled steel pipe piles, reinforced concrete beam and pile cap framing, and precast concrete deck planks.
- Environmental considerations include the presence of arsenic, zinc, and asbestos in sediments, requiring adherence to a Soil Management Plan for handling and disposal.
- Brand-name specifications are required for the compressed air system (Kaeser), communications shore-tie receptacle (RussellStoll SKWR12XG), line insulation monitor (Bender ISOMETER iso685), and sanitary pumps (Overwatch OW21-4VV) due to USCG requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $100,000,000 to $250,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 918 calendar days after contract award.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, full and open competition. Large business concerns are required to submit a subcontracting plan with a minimum 20% small business participation.
- NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.
- Compliance: Requires CMMC Level 1 (Self) and a signed Project Labor Agreement.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: June 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the PIEE platform. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a best value tradeoff process considering Price and five non-price factors: Corporate Experience, Management Approach and Schedule, Safety, Past Performance, and Small Business Utilization and Participation.
- Requirements: A bid bond (SF-24) of 20% of the total bid price or $3M (whichever is less) is required.
Important Notes
An Industry Day was held on December 4, 2025, and a site visit on April 7, 2026. All information, including drawings and specifications, has been subject to multiple amendments, with Amendment 0005 being the latest, updating the proposal due date and various technical details. Prospective offerors should review all updated attachments and responses to pre-proposal inquiries.