P-222: DBB MQ-25 AIRCRAFT LAYDOWN FACILITIES, NSN, VA

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy / NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC is soliciting proposals for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction project (P-222) for MQ-25 Aircraft Laydown Facilities at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA. This project, valued between $100M and $250M, involves new construction and renovation to support MQ-25 aircraft operations. The solicitation is unrestricted, full and open competition, with proposals due by June 09, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

This comprehensive project includes:

• New Construction: A two-story annex featuring maintenance shops, secured storage, Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System (UMCS) spaces, Weapons Training Unit (WTU) operational trainer, Aerial Refueling Storage (ARS) Workcenter, mission equipment support, and personnel support areas. Also, a Ground Based Detection and Avoidance (GBDAA) System radar tower with electrical and fiber optic tie-ins.
• Renovation & Additions (LP48 Hangar): Updates to the existing LP48 hangar, including tool rooms, battery charging/storage, an RCS Shelter, Command functions, and a stair/catwalk for antenna placement.
• Specialized Systems: Integration of Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assemblies (ILDFA) as an alternative to AFFF fire suppression, and RF shielding (ULTRA-RF/A, Xalon RF X25-RF/EMI Panel by SRG) to meet ICD 705 requirements. Brand-name justifications are in place for these specialized systems and for the repair of an existing Vertical Lifting Fabric Door (VLFD) by ASSA ABLOY.
• Infrastructure: Installation of a new Interior Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System, Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, Unit Masonry, Gypsum Board, Insulation, Flashing/Sheet Metal, and Prefabricated Steel Buildings.
• Environmental: Environmental mitigation includes sampling, staging, and offsite disposal of contaminated soil, treatment of contaminated groundwater, and disposal of AFFF concentrate/solution. Hazardous materials (chromium, cadmium in paint, PCBs in light ballasts) have been identified in Hangar LP-48.
• Commissioning: Total Building Commissioning is required, adhering to ASHRAE Standard 90.1.

Contract Details & Requirements

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
• Period of Performance: 1017 calendar days after notice to proceed.
• Funding: FY24 Military Construction (MILCON) funds.
• CMMC: Contractors and subcontractors must meet CMMC Level 2 (Self) requirements.
• Electronic Management: Mandatory use of the Electronic Construction and Facility Support Contract Management System (eCMS) for all technical submittals and documents.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Due Date: June 09, 2026, by 2:00 PM ET.
• Submission Method: Electronically via PIEE.
• Bid Bond: Required (20% of total bid price or $3M, whichever is less).
• Pricing: Attachment H (Price Proposal Form_rev1) must be fully completed; failure to price any line item will result in rejection.
• Small Business Participation: A minimum of 20% Small Business subcontracting is required. Offerors must complete Attachment F (Small Business Participation Commitment) and, if a large business, Attachment G (Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan).
• Evaluation Factors: Corporate Experience, Management Approach and Schedule, Safety, Past Performance, and Small Business Utilization and Participation. Non-cost/price factors are approximately equal to price.
• Contact: All correspondence to Catharine Keeling at catharine.a.keeling@navy.mil.