Solicitation Number: N40085-26-R-0004

This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid.

The intent of this pre-solicitation synopsis is to make notice of a proposed contract action for performing construction services for a Design Bid Build (Dbb) P1102 Weapons Magazine & Ordnance Operations Facility, Naval Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The project constructs six (6) Containerized Long Weapons Storage (CLWS), two (2) Type G, and one (1) Type H earth-covered, high-explosive magazines including overhead cranes, and incidental related work. Magazine construction will consist of foundations, walls, reinforced concrete floors, entrance and loading aprons, grounding and lightning protection systems; intrusion detection systems (IDS) and earth-covering. Site preparations include clearing, rock excavation, grading and fill. Construction will impact existing wetlands and requires mitigation. Work also includes construction of new Ordnance Operations building, Truck Inspection, Sentry building, and demolition of 18 existing magazines, Bldg 524, and Bldg 393. Special foundation features include rigid inclusions and load transfer mats at the magazine locations on the site. Paving and site improvements include access roads, paved truck loading/unloading areas, and landscaping. Electrical utilities include primary and secondary distribution systems, outside lighting, transformers, and telecommunications infrastructure.

The completed time for this contract is 1,587 calendar days after award.

This solicitation is being advertised as "Unrestricted" for full and open competition. This source selection procurement requires both non-price (technical and past performance) and price proposals and will utilize the best value continuum process at FAR 15.101-1, Tradeoff. The basis for evaluation and evaluation factors for award will be included in the solicitation. Large business concerns are required to submit a subcontracting plan prior to award of the contract.

The appropriate Northern American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction and the Small Business Size Standard is $45,000,000.

In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000.

This office anticipates award of a contract for these services the third quarter of FY26.

A Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) was conducted, and a Sources Sought Notice was issued on 01 October 2025, seeking eligible Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses to determine the opportunity for a set-aside. The Government invited prospective offerors with the capabilities of performing construction services that meet or exceed the stated requirement to submit a capabilities statement. Respondents were required to submit relevant experience in performing efforts of similar size, scope, and complexity within the last 15 years. Based on the market research conducted for this procurement and in accordance with FAR 19.501(c), the Contracting Officer has determined that there is not a reasonable expectation that an adequate number of Small Business firms would respond to or be qualified to perform the requirements of this solicitation. Successful award and completion of the requirements can be achieved by soliciting the contract as "Unrestricted" for full and open competition. A DD2579 Small Business Coordination Record is pending approved by the NAVFAC MIDLANT Small Business Professional.

The drawings and specifications for this project will be posted with the solicitation and are not available at this time. The solicitation will be issued by NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic, CON22 on or about 20 November 2025. The solicitation number will be N40085-26-R-0004. All documents will be in Adobe PDF file format and downloadable from the PIEE and Sam.gov website. The official address to the solicitation is https://piee.eb.mil and https://www.sam.gov under “contract opportunities” when it becomes available. Contractors are encouraged to register for the solicitation when downloading from the website. Only registered contractors will be notified by email when amendments to the solicitation are issued. A free Acrobat Reader, required to view the PDF files, can be downloaded from the Adobe website.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). You must have an active registration in SAM to do business with the federal government. For additional information, go to https://www.sam.gov.

Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Amanda Bricker at Amanda.l.bricker.civ@us.navy.mil.