Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program Multi-Mission Dry Dock, Multiple Award Construction Contract

Summary

Title: Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program Multi-Mission Dry Dock, Multiple Award Construction Contract Type: Preliminary Pre-Solicitation Notice

Location

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (PHNSY & IMF), and other areas under the cognizance of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC). The Navy intends to issue an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) multiple award construction contract (MACC) request for proposal (RFP) in September 2026.

Period of Performance/Maximum Value

The period of performance will be a base period of 60 months and up to five 12-month option periods for a maximum possible duration of ten (10) years; or an aggregate maximum estimated value of $30 billion for all task orders, whichever occurs first.

Contract Type

The Navy intends task orders issued for construction projects to be firm-fixed-price (FFP) in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3323 and DFARS 216.301-3. Where authorized cost reimbursement task orders may be issued to allow the Government the maximum flexibility in determining the best contract type for the specific task order after consideration of the risks to the Government and contractors.

Task Order Range

The typical size of major construction task orders will range from $2,000,000,000 to $6,000,000,000. However, smaller task orders may be issued to support smaller efforts like Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and/or Alternative Technical Concepts (ATC). The Navy anticipates that most work under the MACC will be initiated by task order(s) that are competed amongst all the MACC holders. Additionally, all MACC holders may be issued task orders for the same scope of work for ECI and/or ATC. And where justified, task order award may be issued to a single MACC holder. The Navy makes no representation as to the number of task orders or actual amount of work to be ordered; however, each MACC holder will receive a minimum guarantee of $2,000,000. To qualify for this MACC, Offerors will need to demonstrate single project bonding capacity of $2,000,000,000. The anticipated acquisition timeline includes:

Industry Day

August 2026

Issue MACC Solicitation

September 2026 - MACC Phase I proposals due: October 2026 - MACC Phase II proposals due: January 2027

MACC Award

May 2027 - Issue Alternative Technical Concept (ATC) Task Order: June 2027 - ATC due: October 2027 - RFP Task Order Marine Package #1: November 2027 - Planned task order award of Marine Package #1: June 2028

Purpose and Scope

The solicitation may result in the award of approximately five (5) multiple award construction contracts; however, if determined to be in the best interest of the Government, fewer than five (5) contracts may be awarded. The purpose of the MACC is to support waterfront and marine mega-construction projects supporting the shipyard infrastructure optimization program (SIOP) and specifically construction of the new Multi-Mission Dry Dock. This MACC will encompass a wide range of Design Build (DB) and Design Bid Build (DBB) type projects. The focus of this MACC will be the construction of a new proposed Multi-Mission Dry Dock at PSNS & IMF, located at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bremerton, Washington. The Multi-Mission Dry Dock preferred location is within the existing Dry Dock 3 footprint, existing Pier 6, and existing Pier 7; and will include dry dock drainage, dewatering, and flooding systems; a caisson and caisson gate; roadways and rail networks; portal crane track; access and egress elements; mechanical, electrical, and communications systems; and utility routing tunnels. The proposed project also includes demolition of facilities and utilities. The Multi-Mission Dry Dock is a fully pressure-relieved dry dock capable of accommodating shipyard repair services for the newest Ford-class aircraft carrier, Nimitz-class carriers, and other surface and subsurface ships served by PSNS & IMF. Dredging south of Multi-Mission Dry Dock is proposed for the Double-Wall Cofferdams, which provides means to support construction of Multi-Mission Dry Dock in the dry, and provides hydraulic cutoff in the permanent condition. The bath symmetry in Sinclair Inlet provides adequate water depths to support the drafts of the respective design vessels at berth and during docking/undocking evolutions. Site access is anticipated to be a combination of a temporary fixed pier southeast of existing Building 460, a contractor access road at Bremerton Gate, existing Piers 6 & 7, Dry Dock 3, and the South Gate vehicle inspection building. Prior to establishing the above-described entry points the Navy plans to install a temporary Controlled Industrial Area (CIA) fence that will encompass the project site. For more information on the proposed Multi-Mission Dry Dock project see: https://bremertonwaterfrontimprovementseis.com/ https://multimissiondrydock.com/ It is anticipated the construction project will be contracted via individual task order packages that may include the following: Task Order Package #1 Marine (est. $2-3B) - Pier, Building, Upland Utility Demo - Dredging - Construction of upland shoring and cutoff wall - Construction of double-wall cofferdam - Upland ground Improvements Task Order Package #2 Dry Dock (est. $3.5-4.5B) - Construction dewatering - Installation of upland shoring wall tie-backs - Dry Dock 3 demolitation - Upland excavation - Construction of pressure relief system - Construction of dry dock including entrance and quay walls - Pumpwell installations Task Order Package #3 Infrastructure (est $3.5-4.5B) - Support buildings - Electrical substations - Utility tunnels - Partial Farragut Avenue tunnel replacement - Procure and install process equipment - Installation of permanent upland utilities - Paving and crane rail installation - Fabrication and installation of fendering system - Temporary double-wall cofferdam demolition - Caisson installation

Testing and Commissioning

Task Order Package #4 Caisson (est. $200-$300M) - Fabrication and delivery of caisson

Potential Risk Mitigations

The Navy is considering the risk mitigation measures including: - Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) - Limiting task order performance bonds to a maximum of $2 billion - Economic Price Adjustment (EPA)

Award Fee Incentive

- Reduced small business subcontracting goals

Competition Description

This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal (RFP), request for quote (RFQ), or invitation for bid (IFB). As a method for conducting market research, a sources sought for this requirement will be issued on SAM.gov approximately 25 June 2026. The Navy will be establishing a website to provide additional information and education on varying related topics.

Contracting POC

Jodus Hortin, jodus.d.hortin.civ@us.navy.mil

Secondary POC

Nancy Coffee, nancy.m.coffee.civ@us.navy.mil