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 the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia. This is an unrestricted, full and open competition with an estimated value between $100 million and $250 million. Proposals are due April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive upgrades to the electrical distribution system. Key requirements include:
- Replacement and capacity increase of existing Dominion Gosport Industrial Transformers, circuit breakers, and the relay control house.
- Replacement and capacity increase of the Gosport Tie Station switchgear, including a new climate-controlled, pre-engineered stainless-steel switchgear house on an elevated platform.
- Provision of new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controls, requiring specific brand-name Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) and HSQ remote terminal unit (RTU) devices.
- Connection of primary feeders to the Backbone Ductbank.
- Demolition of existing Buildings 1532 and 1702 (switch/substation facilities).
- Installation of two microtunnel railroad crossings for electrical ductbanks.
Contract Details
- 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 Code: 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction), with a $45 million small business size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE platform. Evaluation will be based on a best-value approach, where non-price factors are collectively more important than price. The five non-price factors are: Construction Experience, Safety, Schedule (revised by Amendment 0005), Small Business Participation, and Past Performance. A minimum 20% small business subcontracting commitment is required. The Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirement has been removed.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
Amendment 0005 extended the proposal due date to April 2, 2026, and revised several sections including Conditions of the Contract, Instructions, Liquidated Damages, Commencement of Work clauses, and the Price Proposal Form (Attachment G). It also updated specifications and drawings. Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs) clarified details on hazardous materials, existing drawings, demolition/disposal responsibilities, construction waste management, material compliance (IEEE standards, seismic design), and coordination for overhead lines. Bidders must review all amendments and attachments, including Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, and ensure their proposals reflect all revisions.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Daniel Rocha at daniel.r.rocha2.civ@us.navy.mil.