DBB BUILDING 171 MACHINE SHOP REPAIRS, NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD, PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA

This solicitation, N4008525R0102, is for the repair and modernization of Building 171, the Machine Shop at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, under the Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) program, restricted exclusively to holders of MACC contracts N4008521D0079–0086. The project encompasses extensive structural, roofing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety upgrades within a constrained, active naval industrial environment, with an estimated value between $10 million and $25 million and a required completion time of 630 calendar days. Roofing repairs are a critical component, involving modified bituminous membrane systems, vapor retarders, flashing details, and patch work in accordance with revised drawings and specifications, with all work required to achieve watertight integrity and comply with manufacturer instructions. The proposal submission deadline is January 20, 2026, following multiple amendments that extended prior deadlines, clarified site visit procedures, and updated technical and administrative requirements, including the mandatory inclusion of a Technical Approach Narrative and Labor Force Narrative, each addressing complex coordination of simultaneous trades, site access within the Controlled Industrial Area, strategies to minimize building outages, and labor procurement plans for specialized subcontractors. Evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where proposals are first ranked by price, and only the lowest-priced offer is evaluated for technical acceptability, with all non-price factors assessed against a minimum threshold of “Acceptable” to be eligible for award. Technical acceptability hinges on demonstrated capability to manage high-risk construction activities on a congested site, maintain continuity of essential naval operations, and comply with stringent standards including SSPC QP 1 for painting, FAR 52.236-21 for record drawings, and Wage Determination VA20250161, which prescribes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits under the Davis-Bacon Act, including compliance with Executive Orders related to minimum wage and paid sick leave. Contractors must submit a 20% bid guarantee and secure performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award, and all submissions must be uploaded exclusively through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) in PDF format, adhering to file size and accessibility requirements. Site access is tightly controlled, requiring pre-registration, photo identification, proof of citizenship, and