SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR DESIGN-BID-BUILD (DBB) P171 WEAPONS MAGAZINES, NAVAL WEAPONS STATION YORKTOWN, YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is a market research tool to determine the availability and capability of small businesses to perform Design-Bid-Build (DBB) P171 Weapons Magazines construction at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The government is seeking information to decide if the procurement should be set aside for small businesses. Large business submittals will not be considered.

The project involves constructing five (5) Containerized Long Weapons Storage Two Bay (CLWS 2B) High Explosive magazines, two segregation facilities, and one forklift charging station. Construction includes reinforced concrete foundations, walls, floors, roofs, entrances, and loading aprons. Site improvements include relocation of Turkey Road, access drives, stormwater management, truck loading/unloading areas, perimeter fencing, gates, signage, and landscaping.

• Construction of five (5) CLWS 2B High Explosive magazines.

• Construction of two segregation facilities.

• Construction of one forklift charging station.

• Associated site improvements and paving.

• Facility-related control systems including cybersecurity features.

• Procurement Method: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

• Estimated Magnitude of Construction: Between $250,000,000 and $500,000,000.

• NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.

• Anticipated Award: August 2026.

• This is a new procurement; no prior contract information exists.

• Interested sources must submit responses using the "Sources Sought Contractor Information Form" and "Project Information Form" (attached separately).

• Responses are due on 21 NOVEMBER 2025 at 2:00 PM local time.

• Submissions must be electronic to Kristy.l.gerrek.civ@us.navy.mil, limited to a 4MB attachment.

• A "read receipt" is encouraged.

• Responses received after the deadline or without required information will not be considered.

• Questions or comments can be emailed to Kristy.l.gerrek.civ@us.navy.mil.

• The government is seeking eligible Small Business firms.

• SDVOSB, HUB-Zone, 8(a), WOSB, and small businesses are encouraged to respond.

• Large business submittals will not be considered.

• If set aside for small businesses, FAR clause 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) will apply, requiring the prime contractor to perform at least 15% of the contract cost (excluding materials) with their own employees.

• Mentor-protégé joint ventures under the 8(a) program must provide SBA approval.

1. Firm's contact information, UEI, and CAGE Code.
2. Type of Business (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
3. Bonding Capacity (Surety name, maximum per project, aggregate).
4. Construction Experience: Minimum of one (1) to a maximum of two (2) relevant government or commercial projects as prime contractor, completed within the last 15 years, similar in size (min. 15,000 sq ft combined for magazines), scope, and complexity (Type C or D earth-covered reinforced concrete weapons magazine). The "Project Information Form" must be completed for each project (max 2 pages per project).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Contractor Information Form" intended to collect general information from potential contractors. Bidders are instructed to use this form to provide essential details about their firm.

• Contractor Information: Fields for UEI, CAGE Code, Firm Name, and Address.
• Point of Contact (POC) Information: Name, Phone Number, and Email of the firm's POC.
• Type of Business: Checkboxes for various small business designations (e.g., SBA certified 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, Large Business).
• Bonding Capacity: Sections for Surety Name, Maximum bonding capacity per project, and Aggregate maximum bonding capacity.
• Additional Information: A space to clarify any requested items.

Bidders must complete and submit this form as part of their response to the opportunity. It is crucial for providing the government with necessary details about the contractor's identity, business status, and capacity, which may be used for evaluation or administrative purposes. The form requests specific data points that potential offerors need to gather and accurately report.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Sources Sought – Project Information Form" designed to collect supporting information from potential offerors regarding their relevant project experience. Bidders are instructed to use this form to demonstrate their qualifications for the subject announcement by submitting details on up to five (5) past projects.

• Contractor Name: Identification of the bidding entity.
• Project Details: Contract number, delivery/task order number, project number, title, location, award date, final contract price, and completion date.
• Project Status: Percentage of completion as of the submission due date.
• Work Type: Classification of the project (New Construction, Repair, Renovation).
• Customer/Owner Information: Name and contact details of the project's customer or owner.
• Role: Whether the bidder was the Prime contractor or a subcontractor.
• Contract Type: Specification of the contract structure (e.g., Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build).
• Project Description: A detailed narrative of the project's scope and objectives.
• Self-Performed Work: Percentage and description of work performed directly by the bidder's firm.

This form is crucial for bidders to showcase their past performance and capabilities. The information provided will help the government assess a bidder's experience and determine their suitability for the opportunity. Bidders must limit their response to two pages per project and ensure all fields are completed accurately to demonstrate relevant project experience.