Military Construction Project (MILCON) P732 Design-Bid-Build, Electrical Distribution System Upgrades (Gosport Substation Only) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Overview
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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, NAVFAC Atlantic, is soliciting proposals for Military Construction Project (MILCON) P732 Design-Bid-Build, Electrical Distribution System Upgrades at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia. This project, estimated between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000, involves significant infrastructure modernization. An Amendment 0001 has revised the solicitation, added site visit information, and included award fee details. Proposals are due March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Design-Bid-Build project focuses on upgrading the electrical distribution system, specifically the Gosport Substation. Key tasks include:
- Replacing primary power service transformers and distribution switchgear.
- Modernizing the existing electric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, requiring specific HSQ brand-name products.
- Connecting to existing feeders on the Main Site distribution.
- Replacing and increasing capacity of the Gosport Tie Station switchgear with a climate-controlled, pre-engineered stainless-steel house on an elevated platform.
- Installing specific Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) devices (relays, meters, SCADA components) at the new Gosport Substation.
- Demolishing Buildings 1532 and 1702.
- Installing two microtunnel railroad crossings for electrical ductbanks.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Economic Price Adjustment
- Period of Performance: 2190 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- Estimated Value: $100,000,000 - $250,000,000
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition (NAICS 237130, $45M size standard)
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 03:00 PM local time
- Published Date: January 14, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Evaluation & Submission
Proposals will be evaluated under FAR Part 15, with non-price factors collectively more important than price. The five non-price factors are: Construction Experience, Safety, Schedule, Small Business Participation, and Past Performance.
- Small Business Participation: A minimum total small business subcontracting requirement of 20% is specified, and offerors must complete Attachment E (Small Business Participation Commitment Document) and Attachment D (Historical Small Business Utilization). Large businesses must also submit an Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment F).
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE platform. Bidders should refer to Attachment H for PIEE Vendor Access Instructions.
- Pricing: Bidders must use Attachment G (Price Proposal Form) and Attachment I (P732 EPA Bid form) for specific pricing details.
- Past Performance: Bidders must provide Construction Experience Project Data (Attachment B) and, if CPARS are unavailable, use Attachment C (Past Performance Questionnaire).
Key Actions for Bidders
- Request Specifications: Bidders must request specifications via email and send all Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs) to the Contract Specialist, Daniel Rocha (daniel.r.rocha2.civ@us.navy.mil). Use Attachment A for PPIs.
- Site Visit: Site visit information has been added via Amendment 0001; offerors are urged to inspect the site.
- Wage Rates: Comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for construction in Portsmouth, VA (Attachments J and K).