P919 - Phase I, Bulk Fuel Tank Farm Improvements, Naval Station Rota, Spain
Overview
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Qualification Details
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, through NAVFACSYSCOM ATLANTIC, is soliciting proposals for P919 - Phase I, Bulk Fuel Tank Farm Improvements at Naval Station Rota, Spain. This unrestricted solicitation seeks a contractor for significant construction work, including new fuel tanks, pipelines, and associated infrastructure. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. Proposals are due March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Norfolk, VA local time.
Scope of Work
This project involves the construction of two new "cut-and-cover" 50,000 barrel fuel tanks, each with a dedicated pump vault and associated pumping equipment, and a standby generator. The scope also includes extensive Site and Civil work, removal of out-of-service piping, HazMat surveying and testing, and the installation of a new 18-inch diameter fuel pipeline with metering from Pier 3 to the Bulk Tank Farm. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) will be used to reroute an existing pipeline under the Rio Salado River. A cathodic protection system for tanks and pipelines, along with electrical utilities (distribution, communications, site lighting, lightning protection), are also part of the project.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 909 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- Estimated Magnitude: $25,000,000 to $100,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237120 (Construction Of Fuel Supply Facilities), Size Standard: $45M
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- Proposal Due: March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Norfolk, VA local time
- Published: March 2, 2026
Evaluation & Eligibility
Award will be based on a "best value tradeoff" process, where non-price factors are significantly more important than price. Key non-price factors include Construction Experience (Factor 1), Safety (Factor 2 - Acceptable/Unacceptable), Technical Solution (Factor 3), and Past Performance (Factor 4). Price is also a factor. Offerors must demonstrate relevant projects with a minimum total contract value of $10 million for evaluation.
This acquisition is unrestricted, requiring full and open competition. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with specific requirements for Joint Ventures. Spanish contracting law and classification requirements are applicable, necessitating certification of registration with the Spanish Ministry of Finance's "Registro Oficial de Licitadores y Empresa clasificadas del Sector Publico" (Attachment G).
Key Requirements & Notes
A 50% Performance Guarantee is required within 10 days after award, or Performance and Payment Bonds. Proposal submission is electronic via the PIEE Solicitation Module. A site visit was held on December 16, 2025, in Rota, Spain, with a log provided as Attachment O. Offerors must submit prices for all CLINs (0001 through 0004), including Option 0004 for the F76 Fuel Line, to avoid rejection.
Contact: Kathleen Delashmitt (kathleen.a.delashmitt.civ@us.navy.mil) or Elizabeth Roberts (elizabeth.l.roberts31.civ@us.navy.mil).