Military Construction Project (MILCON) P732 Design-Bid-Build, Electrical Distribution System Upgrades (Gosport Substation Only) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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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 ATLANTIC, is soliciting proposals for a Military Construction Project (MILCON) P732 Design-Bid-Build for Electrical Distribution System Upgrades at the Gosport Substation within Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia. This project, estimated between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000, aims to modernize critical electrical infrastructure. Proposals are due March 2, 2026, at 03:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The project involves replacing primary power service transformers, primary power service distribution switchgear, and connecting to existing feeders on the Main Site distribution. Key tasks include:
- Replacement and capacity increase of existing Dominion Gosport Industrial Transformers, circuit breakers, and relay control house.
- Replacement and capacity increase of the Gosport Tie Station switchgear with a climate-controlled, pre-engineered stainless-steel switchgear house on a new elevated platform.
- Provision of new SCADA controls, including specific brand-name Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) devices and HSQ remote terminal units (RTUs) due to critical infrastructure and compatibility requirements (per Attachments M and N).
- Connection of primary feeders to the Backbone Ductbank.
- Demolition of Buildings 1532 and 1702.
- Installation of two microtunnel railroad crossings for electrical ductbanks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Economic Price Adjustment.
- Duration: 2190 calendar days (approximately 6 years) from Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Value: $100,000,000 - $250,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction), with a $45 Million small business size standard.
- Proposal Due: March 2, 2026, 03:00 PM local time.
- Published Date: January 28, 2026.
Evaluation
This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) under FAR Part 15. Award will be based on price and five non-price factors: Construction Experience, Safety, Schedule, Small Business Participation, and Past Performance. Non-price factors are collectively more important than price. Discussions may be held if necessary.
Submission & Key Requirements
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE platform. Bidders must use the provided Price Proposal Form (Attachment G) and other mandatory forms such as Construction Experience Project Data (Attachment B), Small Business Participation Commitment Document (Attachment E) (requiring a minimum 20% total small business subcontracting), and Historical Small Business Utilization (Attachment D). Large businesses must also submit an Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment F). Prevailing wage rates under the Davis-Bacon Act (Attachments J & K) apply. A Pre-Proposal Inquiry Log Template (Attachment A) is provided for questions. An organized site visit is scheduled for a TBD date, and offerors are urged to inspect the site.
Amendments
Amendment 0002 is the latest update, revising the solicitation and answering Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs). Amendment 0001 previously added site visit information, award fee details, an Award Fee CLIN, and Attachment N (Award Fee Plan).