Criteria, Standards, Tools, and Planning Documentation to Support Industrialized Construction (IC)

The contract titled Criteria, Standards, Tools, and Planning Documentation to Support Industrialized Construction (IC) is a sole source award to the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(5) and 12 U.S.C. 1701j-2, bypassing competitive bidding due to the unique expertise required to advance industrialized construction capabilities for the U.S. Navy. The primary objective is to develop comprehensive documentation that updates building criteria, standards, and requirements, revises governing policies, and creates supporting tools and techniques to establish a clear and actionable pathway for implementing industrialized construction as a functional and scalable capability within naval operations. The work is intended to standardize processes and remove barriers to adoption across the Navy’s infrastructure programs. The contracting activity is NAVFAC EXWC located in Port Hueneme, California, with performance expected to occur in the District of Columbia. The contract was awarded under NAICS code 541310 for architectural, engineering, and related services, and no set-aside provisions were applied. The solicitation number is N39430-26-C-2001, posted on July 21, 2026, with primary point of contact Desiree Garcia and secondary contact Crystal Brooks, both reachable through official Navy email addresses. This initiative reflects a strategic effort to modernize military construction practices by leveraging industry-leading expertise to align Navy infrastructure development with evolving industrialized construction methodologies.