B564 Permanent Generator Installation, Naval Submarine Base New London

The Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command is soliciting bids for the installation of a permanent diesel fuel-based generator at Building 564 at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. The project requires replacing an existing manual transfer switch with an automatic transfer switch, relocating transformers and disconnect switches, and connecting the new 400kW generator to the existing motor control center, with the generator to be installed outdoors in an existing parking space with an integrated base fuel tank and bollard protection. The solicitation is restricted to only five pre-authorized Multiple Award Construction Contract holders who are specifically named in the documentation, requiring strict compliance with all specifications and drawings. The award will be made to the lowest evaluated price based on total price and compliance with solicitation requirements. Critical dates include the mandatory site visit held on July 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM, a Request for Information deadline of July 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM, and the proposal submission deadline of August 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

This opportunity is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside, limiting bidding to the following pre-qualified contractors: Addon Services LLC, Armitage SAI JV, Black Horse Construction Group, CCI Facility Support Services LLC, and Doyon Management Services LLC. The project has an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a completion timeline of 365 calendar days from contract award and liquidated damages of $467 per calendar day for delays. The work includes significant environmental considerations due to potential PFAS contamination, requiring HAZWOPER-certified workers and specialized soil disposal procedures with up to 60 cubic yards of contaminated soil disposal authorized. Performance will take place at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, with specific requirements for base access through the Defense Biometrics Identification System and compliance with prevailing wage determination CT20250024. The project involves critical infrastructure upgrades to ensure reliable emergency power for the naval submarine base, requiring careful coordination with ongoing base operations and adherence to strict safety and environmental protocols.