Military Construction Project (MILCON) P1080 Design-Bid-Build, Power Reliability and Water Resiliency Upgrades, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine
Overview
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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 ATLANTIC has issued a Solicitation for the Military Construction Project (MILCON) P1080 Design-Bid-Build, Power Reliability and Water Resiliency Upgrades at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine. This project, valued at over $500,000,000, aims to significantly enhance the reliability, resiliency, and capacity of critical electric and water utility systems. Proposals are due by March 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This comprehensive project involves major upgrades to the shipyard's power distribution, energy storage, and onsite generation capabilities. Key deliverables include the construction of a new elevated water tower, modifications to electrical distribution systems (including new switchgear and substation upgrades), and the implementation of an upgraded microgrid control system. Water infrastructure improvements encompass new and replacement water mains, upgrades to the Building 163 pump station, and a new SCADA system. The project also integrates cybersecurity and Antiterrorism (AT) features, and includes the demolition of Building 362. Several components, such as natural gas system modifications (Unitil), specific adaptors (Infact Foster), fire hydrants (American Darling), backflow preventers (Watts LF909), water meters (Sensus OMNI+), and programmable logic controllers (Allen Bradley), are justified for sole-source procurement due to proprietary nature or standardization requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Economic Price Adjustment (FFP EPA)
- Estimated Value: Over $500,000,000
- Period of Performance: 1930 calendar days for completion after notice to proceed
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted basis with Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 Million
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE platform. The evaluation will follow a tradeoff process where non-price factors are collectively more important than price. These non-price factors include Corporate Experience, Scheduling, Small Business Utilization, Safety, and Past Performance. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments, including the latest, Amendment 0009, which extended the due date and updated CLIN descriptions.
Key Documents & Notes
Bidders must utilize the latest Attachment G - Price Proposal Form (Revised Amendment 0009) for detailed pricing of the base scope (CLIN 0001) and various option items (CLINs 0002-0016). Other critical attachments include forms for Construction Experience (Attachment B), Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment C), Small Business Utilization (Attachment D), and the Small Business Participation Commitment Document (Attachment E). Access to certain supporting documents, including updated drawings and PPI responses, requires a completed Attachment K - DOD CUI NDA.