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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Design/Bid/Build (DBB) **** B72 Resiliency Improvements project at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), Kittery, Maine. The project involves constructing a desalination facility with a capacity of 400,000 gallons per day. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM local time on April 14, 2026. The contractor shall begin performance within 15 calendar days and complete it within 900 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 19, 2026. Offerors must submit proposals electronically via PIEE. The evaluation will consider price and non-cost factors including corporate experience, management approach and schedule, safety, past performance, and small business utilization and participation. A bid bond of 20% of the total project bid price or $3M, whichever is less, is required. Additional solicitation requirements include submitting a completed ****, price proposal form, SAM registration, FAPIIS information, **** registration, small business subcontracting plan (for other than small businesses), bank reference, financial statements, facilities and equipment description, and other work list.
The contractor shall complete performance within 900 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed.
The government shall make progress payments monthly as the work proceeds, or at more frequent intervals as determined by the contracting officer, on estimates of work accomplished which meets the standards of quality established under the contract, as approved by the contracting officer.
The government intends to award the contract to the offeror submitting the proposal determined to represent the best value to the government, price and other factors considered.
The evaluation factors for award include corporate experience, management approach and schedule, safety, past performance, and small business utilization and participation.
If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the government in the amount of $4,**** for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.
A site walk is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at **** EDT. Visitors require a visitor pass and must make an appointment through the Qless app. PPE will be required for entry.
Offers providing less than 120 calendar days for government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.
