Utilities Privatization - Privatization of the Electric Utility System at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, VA
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, in conjunction with the U.S. Navy, is soliciting proposals for the Privatization of the Electric Utility System at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, VA. This opportunity involves the transfer of ownership and responsibility for the operation, maintenance, repair, upgrades, and replacement of the electric distribution system to a contractor. The selected contractor will provide utility services to the Government for a maximum term of 50 years. This is an Unrestricted solicitation. Proposals are due January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will assume full ownership and responsibility for the electric utility system, ensuring reliable, resilient, and efficient services 24/7. Key responsibilities include:
- Operating, maintaining, repairing, upgrading, and replacing the electric utility system.
- Providing all necessary facilities, labor, materials, tools, and equipment.
- Funding all capital investments required for system acquisition, maintenance, and operation.
- Ensuring environmental compliance and managing major system renovations.
- Developing and maintaining a Service Interruption/Contingency and Catastrophic Loss Plan (SICCLP).
- Complying with cybersecurity requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012.
- Adhering to specified industry standards and all applicable federal, state, local, and utility-specific regulations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Utility Services Contract (FAR Part 41), expected to be Regulated Tariff or Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment (FPEPA).
- Duration: Maximum of 50 years.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 221122 (Electric Power Distribution), with a small business size standard of 1,100 employees.
- Place of Performance: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: January 30, 2026, by 8:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due: December 8, 2025.
- Submission Format: Electronic proposals on 5 CDs/DVDs, with page limits for Technical (200 pages) and Past Performance (50 pages) volumes.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, Risk, Cybersecurity, Socioeconomic factors, and Price. Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Risk are significantly more important than Price. A best value determination will be made.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be approved by the applicable State regulatory authority to provide utility services and propose under an existing or similarly-structured tariff.
Important Notes
- Secure Documents: Several solicitation documents are "secured" on SAM.gov. Vendors must obtain special access, a lengthy process requiring SAM.gov registration, a login.gov account, and Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification (DD Form 2345). Interested parties are strongly encouraged to begin this process immediately. Notifications of inability to access secure documents after September 19, 2025, will not be considered for RFP date extensions.
- Key Attachments: Bidders must review documents such as Wage Determinations (JA41), Pricing Sheets (JA42), Past Performance Information (JA39), and Technical Evaluation Categories (JR2) for detailed requirements.
- Contacts: Andrew Urben (Contracting Officer) at andrew.urben@dla.mil, Catherine Lynn (Contract Specialist) at catherine.a.lynn@dla.mil, or Brandon Moses (Contract Specialist) at brandon.moses@dla.mil.