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 the Military Construction Project (MILCON) P732 Design-Bid-Build, Electrical Distribution System Upgrades at the Gosport Substation within Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia. This is an unrestricted, full and open competition for a project estimated between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000. Proposals are due by March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves significant upgrades to the electrical distribution system. Key requirements include:
- Replacing primary power service transformers, distribution switchgear, and connecting to existing feeders on the Main Site distribution.
- Modernizing the existing electric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
- Replacing and increasing capacity of existing Dominion Gosport Industrial Transformers, circuit breakers, and relay control house.
- Replacing and increasing capacity of the Gosport Tie Station switchgear with a climate-controlled, pre-engineered stainless-steel switchgear house on a new elevated platform.
- Demolition of Building 1532 (53 m2 switch/substation facility) and Building 1702 (155 m2 switch/substation facility).
- Installation of two microtunnel railroad crossings for electrical ductbanks.
- Specific brand-name Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) devices and HSQ remote terminal units (RTU) for SCADA products are required due to existing infrastructure compatibility and critical needs, as detailed in Justification and Approval documents.
Contract Details
- 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 Code: 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are due by March 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time and must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) platform. This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) under FAR Part 15. Evaluation will consider 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.
Key Attachments & Notes
- Bidders must request specifications via email from Daniel Rocha (daniel.r.rocha2.civ@us.navy.mil).
- The Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirement has been removed by Amendment 0004.
- The Pre-Proposal Inquiry (PPI) period is NOT extended with the solicitation due date.
- Crucial forms include the Pre-Proposal Inquiry Log Template (Attachment A), Construction Experience Project Data Sheet (Attachment B), Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment C), Historical Small Business Utilization (Attachment D), Small Business Participation Commitment Document (Attachment E) (with a minimum 20% SB subcontracting requirement), Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment F) for large businesses, and Price Proposal Forms (Attachment G & I).
- Wage Determinations (Attachments J & K) for Davis-Bacon Act compliance are provided.
- Instructions for PIEE vendor registration (Attachment H) are essential for submission.
- A site visit is scheduled for TBD.