Military Construction Project (MILCON) P1080 Design-Bid-Build, Power Reliability and Water Resiliency Upgrades, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Department of the Navy (NAVFAC Atlantic) has issued a solicitation for Military Construction Project (MILCON) P1080, focusing on Power Reliability and Water Resiliency Upgrades at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery, Maine. This large-scale infrastructure project, valued at over $500 million, is critical for supporting nuclear-powered submarine operations and facility readiness. Proposals are due February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive upgrades to shipyard utility systems to increase capacity and resiliency. Key deliverables include:
- Electrical Infrastructure: Upgrades to power distribution, energy storage, onsite generation, and substations 3 and 4. Implementation of an upgraded microgrid control system and new switchgear.
- Water Systems: Construction of a new elevated water storage tower, installation/replacement of water mains (including bridge crossings), upgrades to the Building 163 pump station, and a new SCADA system.
- Specialized Work: Modifications to the natural gas system (coordinated with Unitil), hazardous material abatement (asbestos, lead, PCBs, uranium tile), and demolition of Building 362.
- Brand Name Requirements: Several components are restricted via Justification and Approval (J&A), including Allen Bradley PLCs, Watts backflow preventers, Infact Foster adaptors, and Sensus water meters.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA). Note: Amendment 0005 converted several option items to Firm Fixed Price.
- Duration: 1,930 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition).
- Proposal Due: February 25, 2026 (Extended via Amendment 0005).
- NAICS Code: 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction).
Evaluation
Award will be based on a best value tradeoff process. Non-price factors are collectively more important than price and include:
- Corporate Experience
- Scheduling
- Small Business Utilization and Participation (Minimum 20% requirement)
- Safety
- Past Performance
Additional Notes
Bidders must submit a signed Attachment K (NDA) to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Pre-Proposal Inquiry (PPI) responses. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module.