USCG NEW MAINTENANCE AND WEAPONS DETACHMENT BUILDING US NAVAL STATION NEWPORT, RI
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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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify qualified Design-Build firms. This is for the construction of a new Maintenance and Weapons Detachment (MWD) Building at US Naval Station Newport, RI. This notice is for preliminary planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals. Responses are due by May 27, 2026, at 4 PM Eastern Time.
Purpose & Scope of Work
This project aims to construct a three-story, 47,000 SF MWD building, additional mission support space, and site improvements to support the homeporting of four Offshore Patrol Cutters to Newport, RI. The scope includes:
- MWD Building Construction: A new 47,000 gross SF facility, including 18,910 SF for mission support. The design must incorporate elements for future vertical expansion (e.g., vacant elevator shaft, enhanced structural/HVAC capacity).
- Primary Site Development: Relocation of the existing buoy yard and installation of necessary underground utilities.
- Legacy MAT Building Rehabilitation: Reconfiguration of 5,300 SF of VOSS storage, including the addition of a mezzanine.
- 'LNG' Long Term CG Parking Area: Site upgrades including lighting, grading, paving, and waterfront work.
- Miscellaneous Site Development: Parking, site infrastructure, lighting, and landscaping around the new MWD building.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single firm-fixed-price Design-Build contract (FAR Parts 12, 15, 36)
- NAICS Code: 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Size Standard: $39.5 Million
- Place of Performance: NAVSTA Newport, 690 Peary Street, Newport, RI 02841
- Payment & Performance Bonds: Required (100%), with interested parties needing to demonstrate bonding capacity up to $61 million.
- Anticipated Award: Q1/Q2 FY 2027
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 4 PM Eastern Time
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must complete the Google Form provided in the original notice and email a letter confirming bonding capacity from their surety to jana.kolb@noaa.gov and bridget.cofo@noaa.gov. No additional attachments or pages (e.g., capability statements) will be considered.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for market research and does not commit the Government to award a contract or reimburse response costs. Small business parties with questions may contact the provided email addresses.