Justification and Approval to Increase Capacity on the NAVFAC Northwest 8(a) MACC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) to increase the capacity of the existing 8(a) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC). The contract ceiling will be raised by $110,000,000, bringing the total value from $400 million to a new total of $510 million.
Scope of Change
This modification is necessary to execute unforeseen, mission-critical construction, repair, and design-build requirements for Fiscal Year 2026. The increase ensures that essential projects can proceed without a gap in support while new contract vehicles are being developed. While the capacity is being increased, the notice indicates that no future task orders will be executed under this MACC; instead, the additional ceiling is intended to support modifications to existing task orders.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition
- Capacity Increase: $110,000,000
- New Total Ceiling: $510,000,000
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Program
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) (Unusual and compelling urgency)
- Published: January 30, 2026
Eligibility
The underlying MACC was originally awarded as a competitive 8(a) set-aside to ten firms on July 28, 2023. This capacity increase applies specifically to those existing contract holders to address urgent requirements in the Silverdale, WA region.
Additional Notes
The justification cites "unusual and compelling urgency," noting that the original $400M capacity is nearly depleted (with only ~$51.5M remaining). Establishing a replacement competitive contract vehicle is estimated to take 18 to 24 months, which would cause unacceptable delays to mission-critical construction support.