The Department of the Navy's Naval Supply Systems Command awarded a $974,112.55 definitive contract on September 18, 2025, to ACE Builders Design Construction And Services Inc. for the design and construction of a Boat Maintenance Facility in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. This firm fixed-price Design-Build contract, which is scheduled for completion by August 4, 2026, will deliver a facility capable of supporting repair and maintenance of host nation vessels with a 7.32-meter watercraft capacity. The facility will include a portable 5-ton gantry crane, two multi-purpose interior rooms, and improvements to an existing boat ramp and boathouse, all designed and constructed in compliance with International Building Codes and Philippine Codes.
The project originated from a pre-solicitation opportunity posted on May 14, 2025, with a base access request deadline of May 28, 2025, for prospective contractors interested in participating in a pre-proposal site visit. No set-aside designation was used for this acquisition, which falls under the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction category. The contract supports the Navy's operational capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region by enhancing naval maintenance infrastructure at a strategic location, enabling sustained vessel support operations for partner nations.