P919 - Phase I, Bulk Fuel Tank Farm Improvements, Naval Station Rota, Spain
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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, through NAVFACSYSCOM ATLANTIC, is soliciting proposals for P919 - Phase I, Bulk Fuel Tank Farm Improvements at Naval Station Rota, Spain. This Firm Fixed-Price contract involves significant construction and infrastructure upgrades for fuel storage and pipeline systems. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses the construction of two new 50,000-barrel "cut-and-cover" fuel tanks, each with dedicated pump vaults and a standby generator. The scope also includes associated 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 to transport fuel from Pier 3 to the Bulk Tank Farm. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) will be utilized to reroute existing pipelines under the Rio Salado River. Additionally, the project requires the design and installation of a cathodic protection system for tanks and pipelines, and comprehensive electrical utilities including distribution, communications, site lighting, and lightning protection.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 909 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- Estimated Value: Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237120 (Construction Of Fuel Supply Facilities), Size Standard: $45M
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- Proposal Due Date: April 23, 2026, by 2:00 PM Norfolk, VA local time
- Submission Method: Electronic via PIEE Solicitation Module
- Options: The Government intends to award CLIN 0001 (Base Price) and reserves the right to award CLINs 0002 (Excess Contaminated Soil), 0003 (Excess Backfill), and 0004 (F76 Fuel Line from Pier 3 to Bulk Storage) as priced options within 365 days of award.
Evaluation & Eligibility
Award will be based on a "best value tradeoff" process. Non-price factors, including Construction Experience (requiring a minimum of $10 million total contract value for relevant projects within the last 15 years), Safety, Technical Solution, and Past Performance, are significantly more important than price. Offerors must be registered in SAM and comply with Spanish contracting law and classification requirements, as detailed in Attachment G. A 50% Performance Guarantee or Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 days after award.
Key Amendments & Updates
Numerous amendments have been issued, extending the proposal due date multiple times, with the latest extension to April 23, 2026. Amendments have also provided responses to Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs), clarified scope details (e.g., F76 Fuel Line, Pier 3 work), revised specifications (including for construction sequence, safety, quality control, and administrative requirements), corrected drawing titles (F74 to F76), and added attachments (Photos, revised Certificates of Classification). Bidders must review all revised specifications and drawings, particularly those dated April 7, 2026, for construction sequence and other changes.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit prices for all CLINs (0001 through 0004); failure to do so will result in rejection. The minimum Government acceptance period for offers is 270 calendar days.