P1112 Building 72 Resiliency, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), Kittery, Maine

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC, is soliciting proposals for the P1112 B72 Resiliency Improvements project at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery, Maine. This Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project involves the construction of a 400,000 GPD non-potable process water desalination facility. This is an unrestricted, full and open competition with a minimum 20% small business participation requirement. Proposals are due May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

Project Scope

The project's primary objective is to establish a desalination facility capable of producing 400,000 gallons per day of non-potable process water. This facility will be housed within Building 72, with water supplied from a new pump station in Building 242. The base scope includes pumping produced water to an existing condensate receiver tank. An optional component involves interconnecting with existing cooling towers. The work encompasses hazardous material handling, architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical features. Additional option items include cooling tower permeate supply, piping material substitution, abandoning saltwater tunnels, re-routing storm drainage, post-construction follow-on services, temporary systems, and structural/mechanical installations such as stairs, bridge cranes, and an accessory structure. The project must be completed within 900 calendar days after award.

Contract Details & Requirements

This is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Construction Contract with an estimated magnitude between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. The NAICS code is 236210 - Industrial Building Construction, with a size standard of $45,000,000. The acquisition is unrestricted for full and open competition, but requires a minimum of 20% small business utilization and participation. Bidders must submit a bid bond (SF-24) for 20% of the total project bid price or $3M, whichever is less.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated using a tradeoff process, considering both price and non-cost factors for best value. Non-cost factors include Corporate Experience, Management Approach and Schedule, Safety, Past Performance, and Small Business Utilization and Participation. Offerors must demonstrate their commitment to small business subcontracting through specific forms.

Key Dates & Submission

• Proposal Due Date: May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT (extended by Amendment 0006).
• Pre-Proposal Inquiry (PPI) Cutoff: April 23, 2026.
• Site Visit: March 19, 2026 (already occurred). Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE system. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

Important Attachments & Considerations

Bidders must complete and submit several mandatory forms, including the Company Information Form (Attachment 1), the Revised Price Proposal Form (Attachment H), Small Business Participation Commitment Document (Attachment F), Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment G) (for large businesses), Historical Small Business Utilization (Attachment E), Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment D), and Construction Experience Data Sheet (Attachment C). Technical specifications detail requirements for CompactLogix Controllers, PanelView Plus 7 Terminals, exterior lighting, bridge cranes, plastic windows, chemical feed systems, and special inspections. The project site contains identified hazardous materials (RCRA Metals, Hexavalent Chromium, PCBs, Asbestos) and archaeological/historical areas, requiring specific handling and environmental protocols. Compliance with Navy Region Mid-Atlantic fire prevention and protection regulations is also mandatory.