Design-Bid-Build, P1102 Weapons Magazine and Ordnance Operations Facility, Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Connecticut
Overview
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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 / NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC is soliciting proposals for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project, P1102 Weapons Magazine and Ordnance Operations Facility, at Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Connecticut. This project involves significant construction and demolition work, with an estimated magnitude of $200-$250 million. Proposals are due by June 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project entails the construction of nine (9) new high-explosive magazines, specifically six (6) Containerized Long Weapons Storage (CLWS) magazines, two (2) Box G magazines, and one (1) Box H earth-covered magazine. It also includes the construction of a new Ordnance Operations building and a new Sentry building. Concurrently, the project requires the demolition of 18 existing magazines, Building 524, and Building 393. Site preparation involves clearing, excavation, grading, and fill, with potential wetland impacts requiring mitigation. The scope includes foundations, reinforced concrete, blast-resistant doors, grounding, lightning protection, intrusion detection systems, and specialized brand-name components for rockfall protection (Geobrugg TECCO G65/4 Mesh), stormwater management (Contech Engineered Solutions), fire alarm radio transmitters (King Fisher), and Electronic Security System (ESS) components (ID Factors, Lenel, Altronix).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Design-Bid-Build Construction.
- Estimated Magnitude: $200-$250 million.
- Period of Performance: 1587 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP), plus a 15-day lead time.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted acquisition with Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Construction Of Ammunition Facilities), Size Standard: $45,000,000.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are due by June 25, 2026, at 02:00 PM EST. The acquisition will utilize a tradeoff process, evaluating both price and non-cost/price factors. Non-cost/price factors include Corporate Experience (with revised criteria allowing alternative pathways for weapons magazine and demolition experience), Management Approach and Schedule, Safety, Past Performance, and Small Business Utilization and Participation. Technical factors (Corporate Experience, Management Approach, Safety, Small Business Utilization) are of equal importance and, combined, are equal to Past Performance. Technical and Past Performance combined are approximately equal to price. A bid bond of 20% of the total project bid price or $3 million (whichever is less) is required. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit proposals via the PIEE Solicitation Module. A minimum of 20% total small business participation is required, documented via Attachment F.
Important Notes
A pre-proposal conference was held on March 10, 2026. Several Justifications and Approvals (J&As) permit the use of specific brand-name products for critical systems due to compatibility, safety, or site restrictions. Bidders must adhere to environmental compliance requirements, including protective measures for the Eastern ribbon snake (Attachment N), and review the Permits Record of Decision (Attachment M). Mandatory Explosive Safety (ES) and Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) training (Attachment L) is required for personnel. Updated Attachment H (Price Proposal Form REV1) details base and option items, with additional bonding required for some options. All correspondence should be directed to angela.j.clifton2.civ@us.navy.mil.