LC-3126 space improvements, phase II

The Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command seeks design-build interior renovation services for Building 3126 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with proposals due August 31, 2026 at 1400 EDT. This procurement is restricted to contractors holding current Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build positions on the Hampton Roads, Virginia MACC General Construction contract (MACC Group ML-C00081, Contract Nos. N4008524D0030–N4008523D0038 and N4008524D0069); ten named contractors are eligible.

The scope encompasses comprehensive interior renovation of North and South Wings across the second deck, including flooring removal and replacement (50% of areas assumed requiring subflooring replacement), carpet tile and resilient base installation, acoustic ceiling panels with LED lighting, raised access flooring in designated spaces, interior partitions with minimum STC 42 sound rating, security systems (intrusion detection and electronic security), HVAC verification and upgrades, electrical service adequacy verification and upgrades, telecommunications conduit infrastructure, fire protection modifications, door re-keying, and audio-visual design and infrastructure rough-in. The Designer of Record will determine final specifications, investigate existing conditions, and authorize modifications for unforeseeable deficiencies in existing systems.

The contract is firm-fixed-price with a baseline period of 390 calendar days from award. The government estimate for the base design and construction work (CLIN 0001) is approximately $500,000, with planned modifications for Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (CLIN 0002, $257,500 estimated) and Audio-Visual Systems (CLIN 0003, $90,000 estimated) to be awarded separately as negotiated modifications at least six months before project completion. Offerors may propose a Handling and Administration Rate not to exceed 5 percent for each planned modification. A third planned modification for Electronic Security Systems (CLIN 0004, $50,000 estimated) is included.

Place of performance is the Navy Expeditionary Warfighting Development Center at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Adjacent building spaces and MEP systems must remain operational during renovation, with working hours limited to 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday (or 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM per one plan document). Contractor must provide complete and finished spaces with all finishes, electrical service, lighting levels, HVAC junction boxes, and equipment specific to each space; coordinate electrical outlets and IMO junction boxes with furnishings, fixtures, and mechanical provisions.

Asbestos and hazardous materials assessments identified non-friable asbestos-containing materials including chrysotile asbestos in floor tiles, floor tile mastics, caulking, drywall joint compound, light fixture heat shielding, louver frame caulking, sealants, and patch compound. Scope may include removal or abatement in accordance with Virginia-licensed contractor requirements and EPA/state notification procedures. The contractor must comply with NAVFAC's Operations & Maintenance Plan for asbestos management, including personnel training, medical surveillance, respiratory protection, interim control measures, and control-of-work procedures requiring coordination with the NAVFAC Asbestos Team.

The contractor must establish a Quality Control Manager with minimum five years of experience and NAVFAC Contractor Quality Management Training certification; prepare a Quality Control Plan and construction waste management plan targeting 60% landfill diversion; obtain all required federal and state permits and licenses; and comply with UFC standards, ADAAG accessibility requirements, Davis-Bacon wage rates (General Decision Number VA20260167 Mod 2 in effect), and Navy security protocols including DBIDS credentialing for all personnel. Contractor must submit a Baseline Cost-Loaded Network Analysis Schedule within 30 calendar days of award using Oracle Primavera P6, with a Designated Project Scheduler approved within 30 days. All costs and time associated with eCMS utilization are contractor responsibility for projects exceeding $1 million.

Bond requirements include a guarantee bond of 20 percent of offer price or $3,000,000 (whichever is less), plus performance and payment bonds within ten days of award. Minimum insurance includes comprehensive general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation, and employer's liability of $100,000. Liquidated damages are $375.32 per calendar day of delay.

Award will be based on lowest evaluated price with no discussions anticipated. Mandatory actions include completing a CMMC Level 1 (Self) assessment and submitting Form 52.209-13 (Violation of Arms Control Treaties certification). The mandatory pre-proposal site visit is August 17, 2026 at 1000 EDT, and pre-proposal inquiry deadline is August 24, 2026 at 1400 EDT. Amendment 0002 (August 19) and Amendment 0003 (August 20) respond to 78 total pre-proposal inquiries. NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction); PSC is Z2AZ (Repair or Alteration of Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings).