Repair Fuel System B4505

The solicitation N400857350322_5DEC25 issued by Navy Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic under the Department of Defense, invites proposals exclusively from designated General Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) holders for the repair of Fuel System B4505 located at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina. This project, classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, has an estimated contract value between $500,000 and $1,000,000 and must be completed within 180 calendar days after award. The primary scope involves the removal and replacement of tank and pipe coatings for three tanks, as well as fence post repairs, with no tank replacements. Compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards—including OSHA regulations, USACE EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, and specific MIL-specifications for coatings—is mandatory. The work requires coordination of preconstruction submittals, shop drawings, approved materials, and sophisticated documentation such as weekly progress photographs and detailed inspection reports. Contract and proposal submissions must adhere to strict procedural and technical guidelines. Proposals are due electronically by January 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EST, and must be sent to two designated points of contact. A site visit is scheduled for December 11, 2025. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses addressing construction schedules, payments, and modifications, with liquidated damages set at $291 per day for delays. Contractor qualifications are stringent, requiring certifications such as SSPC QP 1 or QP 6 for coating contractors, certified quality control managers, and accredited testing laboratories. The contract demands rigorous inspection and acceptance procedures at the project site, including ASTM D3276 field inspections and compliance with strict coating specifications (MIL-DTL-24441, MIL-PRF-85285). Special contract requirements further delineate key personnel qualifications, security protocols for handling unclassified but controlled information via an electronic Construction Management System (eCMS), and mandatory safety self-evaluations affecting payment retention. Invoicing will be conducted through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and all materials must comply with Buy American Act provisions unless properly waived. The award will be based on lowest price proposals submitted by qualified MACC holders, emphasizing adherence to technical, procedural, and certification standards critical to project quality and safety.