DESIGN-BUILD (DB) BARRACKS INITIATIVE (PACKAGE #1), MARINE CORPS AIR STATION (MCAS) CHERRY POINT, NC
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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 Department of the Navy / NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC has issued a Solicitation (RFP) for a Design-Build (DB) Barracks Initiative (Package #1) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC. This project involves the demolition of five Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) buildings and the construction of new BEQ facilities to house 1,440 personnel in 720 two-person rooms. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract with an estimated value over $500,000,000. Proposals for Phase I are due by April 3, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The project requires comprehensive Design-Build services, including:
- Demolition of five existing Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) buildings.
- Construction of new BEQ facilities to provide billeting capacity for 1,440 personnel (720 two-person rooms).
- Integration of community and service core areas, such as laundry, vending, multi-purpose rooms, kitchens, and administrative offices.
- Development of a recreation shelter and associated site improvements.
- Compliance with CMMC Level 1 (Self) requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Construction Contract.
- Procurement Method: Two-Phase Design-Build (DB) selection procedures.
- Magnitude: Over $500,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 1461 calendar days for completion after award.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition).
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45,000,000 size standard.
- Stipend: A compensatory stipend of $200,000 will be provided to unsuccessful Phase II participants.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a two-phase procurement.
- Phase I Evaluation: Focuses on Technical Approach, Experience, Safety, and Past Performance. Factor 1 (Technical Approach) is rated Acceptable/Unacceptable. Experience (Factor 2) requires projects completed within 15 years of the RFP issuance date.
- Phase II Evaluation: For selected offerors, it will assess Technical Solution, Small Business Utilization and Participation, and Price.
- Award Basis: Best Value Source Selection, where non-price factors (Factors 2-6 combined) are significantly more important than price.
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. A bid bond (SF-24) of 20% of the total bid price or $3M (whichever is less) is required.
Key Deadlines
- Proposal Due Date (Phase I): April 3, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.
- Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs): Due 14 calendar days prior to the proposal due date.
- Published Date: March 4, 2026 (RFP issuance).
- Latest Amendment Date: March 27, 2026.
Additional Notes
All correspondence should be directed to Brittany Cristelli at brittany.n.cristelli.civ@us.navy.mil. An Industry Day was held on January 28, 2026, and its presentation and roster are available for review.