Construction-NUWCDIVNPT HVAC Piping Insulation

The Department of the Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command, through Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), seeks quotations for HVAC piping insulation in Building 114, with quotations due November 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. This is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 238220, with a $19.0 million size standard.

Place of performance is Newport, Rhode Island. The contractor must insulate all exposed, uninsulated Schedule 80 PVC and copper EAFW piping in B114, with approximately 381 linear feet across five pipe sizes (1" to 3" diameter), 94 fittings, and 22 hangers, all using 1-inch elastomeric insulation. The contractor is strictly responsible for in-field measurements of linear footage, fit, hanger clearances, and fitting counts before fabrication. Work must eliminate condensation and comply with UFGS 23 07 00, UFC 3-410-01, EM 385-1-1, and OSHA standards.

The work is firm fixed-price, completed within 60 calendar days of contract award, with a construction magnitude estimated between $25,000 and $100,000. A performance bond or alternative payment protection is required if award exceeds $35,000. Minimum insurance includes $100,000 workers' compensation, $500,000 bodily injury liability, and $200,000/$500,000 automobile liability. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage Determination RI20260001 applies.

Volume I (pricing) carries CLIN 0001 unit and total firm-fixed prices plus Davis-Bacon compliance documentation. Volume II, limited to 15 pages, addresses key personnel: a Site Superintendent with 10 years of construction experience and 5 years as lead superintendent, a Quality Control Manager with 5 years of combined experience and 2 years as QCM, and a Site Safety and Health Officer meeting EM 385-1-1 Level II requirements with an active OSHA 30-Hour card. Volume II also covers elastomeric installation methods per ASTM C534, condensation risk mitigation, and a preliminary schedule. The Government will award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror without discussions unless it deems them necessary.

A site visit check-in is scheduled for November 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Building 80 lobby. Attendees must pre-register by email to Michael.Ouellette@navy.mil and obtain an approved Visit Authorization Request before accessing the facility. The visit is unclassified and security obligations include 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), controlled unclassified information handling, and OPSEC.