NORTH AOR MACC B1320 REPLACE COOLING TOWERS, Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI
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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 MID-ATLANTIC has issued a Solicitation for the replacement of rooftop cooling towers at Building 1320, Naval Station Newport, RI. This opportunity is restricted to pre-qualified contractors on the DB/DBB IDIQ MACC NORTH AOR. The project involves critical infrastructure and requires careful phasing. Proposals are due April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project entails the removal of existing rooftop cooling towers at Building 1320 and their replacement with new towers adjacent to the current location. Key aspects include:
- Phased Execution: The work must be phased and sequenced as existing cooling towers serve critical laboratories that cannot be taken offline for extended periods.
- Structural Modifications: Installation of structural supports for the new cooling towers.
- Electrical Upgrades: Modification of the electrical distribution system to power the new chillers.
- Ancillary Systems: Modifications to pumps and piping for a complete and functional system.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for a task order under an existing IDIQ MACC)
- Eligibility: Restricted to the following pre-qualified contractors on the DB/DBB IDIQ MACC NORTH AOR (CT, DE, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT):
- Benaka, Inc
- CCI Utility and Construction Services, LLC
- Kunj Construction Corporation
- Ocean Construction Services
- PEM-Harkins Joint Venture
- Tantara Corporation
- J&J Contractors, Inc.
- Product Service Code: Z1JZ (Maintenance Of Miscellaneous Buildings)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 25, 2026
- Place of Performance: Newport, RI, 02841, United States
Evaluation
Award will be made to one of the pre-qualified contractors based on criteria outlined in the solicitation, which is accessible only to eligible MACC holders.
Additional Notes
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