Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program Multi-Mission Dry Dock, Multiple Award Construction Contract
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 / NAVFAC has issued a Preliminary Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) Multi-Mission Dry Dock Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC). This MACC will support waterfront and marine mega-construction projects, primarily focusing on the construction of a new Multi-Mission Dry Dock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) in Bremerton, WA. The Navy intends to issue an IDIQ MACC RFP in September 2026.
Scope of Work
This MACC will encompass a wide range of Design Build (DB) and Design Bid Build (DBB) projects. The core focus is the construction of a new Multi-Mission Dry Dock at PSNS & IMF, capable of accommodating Ford-class and Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, and other ships. The project includes dry dock systems, caisson, roadways, crane track, utilities, and demolition. Dredging south of the dry dock is also proposed. Anticipated task order packages include:
- Package #1 – Marine (est. $2-3B): Pier/building demolition, dredging, shoring, cofferdam construction.
- Package #2 – Dry Dock (est. $3.5-4.5B): Dewatering, excavation, pressure relief system, dry dock construction.
- Package #3 – Infrastructure (est. $3.5-4.5B): Support buildings, substations, utility tunnels, process equipment, paving, crane rail.
- Package #4 – Caisson (est. $200-300M): Fabrication and delivery of caisson.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC). Task orders will primarily be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), with potential for cost reimbursement where authorized.
- Duration: Base period of 60 months + up to five 12-month option periods (maximum 10 years).
- Maximum Value: $30 billion aggregate for all task orders.
- Minimum Guarantee: $2,000,000 per MACC holder.
- Task Order Range: Typical major construction task orders will range from $2 billion to $6 billion. Smaller task orders for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Alternative Technical Concepts (ATC) are also anticipated.
- Bonding Capacity: Offerors must demonstrate single project bonding capacity of $2,000,000,000.
- Anticipated Acquisition Timeline:
- Industry Day: August 2026
- Issue MACC Solicitation: September 2026
- MACC Phase I Proposals Due: October 2026
- MACC Phase II Proposals Due: January 2027
- MACC Award: May 2027
- Issue ATC Task Order: June 2027
- RFP Task Order Marine Package #1: November 2027
- Planned Task Order Award Marine Package #1: June 2028
Set-Aside
None specified.
Evaluation
This is a preliminary pre-solicitation notice. A sources sought will be issued around June 25, 2026, for market research. The Navy anticipates awarding approximately five MACC contracts.
Additional Notes
Potential risk mitigation measures being considered include Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), limiting task order performance bonds to a maximum of $2 billion, Economic Price Adjustment (EPA), Award Fee Incentive, and reduced small business subcontracting goals. The Navy will establish a website for additional information. For more details on the Multi-Mission Dry Dock project, refer to https://bremertonwaterfrontimprovementseis.com/ and https://multimissiondrydock.com/.
Contracting POC: Jodus Hortin (jodus.d.hortin.civ@us.navy.mil) Secondary POC: Nancy Coffee (nancy.m.coffee.civ@us.navy.mil)