P1112 B72 Resiliency Improvements, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), Kittery, Maine
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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 is soliciting proposals for the P1112 B72 Resiliency Improvements project at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), Kittery, Maine. This Design-Bid-Build (DBB) opportunity seeks to construct a new desalination facility with a 400,000 GPD non-potable process water capacity. This is an unrestricted, full and open competition with a strong emphasis on small business participation. Proposals are due May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves the design and construction of a 400,000 GPD desalination plant housed in Building 72, supplied from a new pump station in Building 242. The base work includes pumping produced water to an existing condensate receiver tank. Numerous option items cover additional work such as cooling tower permeate supply, piping material substitution, abandoning saltwater tunnels, re-routing storm drainage, post-construction follow-on services, temporary auxiliary saltwater systems, stair installation/demolition, brick repointing, bridge crane installation, and accessory structure design/construction.
Detailed specifications cover a wide range of construction elements, including:
- Hazardous Material Handling: Presence of RCRA Metals, Hexavalent Chromium, PCBs, and Asbestos-Containing Materials requires specific protocols.
- Technical Systems: Chemical feed pumps, polyethylene tanks, exterior lighting, control valves, and process control systems.
- Construction Details: Special inspections for structural steel, concrete, masonry, wood, geotechnical, and fire protection elements. Architectural drawings detail wall sections and an accessory structure.
- Environmental Considerations: Archaeological and historical areas are outlined, requiring specific material management procedures.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to Navy Region Mid-Atlantic fire prevention and protection regulations is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Construction Contract.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.
- NAICS Code: 236210 - Industrial Building Construction (Size Standard: $45,000,000).
- Period of Performance: 900 calendar days after award.
- DPAS Priority Rating: DO-C2.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a tradeoff process, considering both price and non-cost/price factors for best value. Evaluation factors include:
- Corporate Experience
- Management Approach and Schedule
- Safety
- Past Performance
- Small Business Utilization and Participation: A minimum of 20% of the total contract value must be subcontracted to small businesses. Offerors must submit a Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) and, if a large business, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SBSP). Historical small business utilization must also be documented.
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE platform. A bid bond (SF-24) of 20% of the total bid price or $3M (whichever is less) is required. The revised Price Proposal Form (Attachment H) must be completed accurately, as failure to price any Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) will result in proposal rejection.
Key Dates & Contact
- Proposal Due Date: May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
- Contact: James Godwin at james.a.godwin41.civ@us.navy.mil or 757-341-1999.