NUWC Structural Roof assessment

The Department of the Interior Business Center is seeking a small business to conduct a comprehensive structural roof assessment for Building 977 at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Kapolei, Hawaii. The primary objective is to evaluate the roof's structural integrity, focusing on its capacity to support existing and potential additional equipment. A Hawaii State Licensed Structural Engineer must assess current dead loads, equipment weights, wind load impacts, and potential overloading risks. The contractor is required to provide a detailed report and three concept drawing solutions for increasing roof capacity, including a free-standing platform option. Quotes are due on March 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with questions having been accepted until March 7, 2025. The procurement will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with the evaluation focusing on technical compliance and pricing.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $25 million size standard. The performance period is 90 calendar days, with work to be completed during normal hours of 0700-1500. The current roof, constructed in 2000, was originally designed for two antennas per support rack and a 20 psf live load. The assessment must address various existing equipment, including a 300 lb SHF Radar, 40 lb Furuno Antenna, 120 lb Aluma Tower, 100 lb HF Whip Antenna, and an 800 lb NEMA electrical cabinet. The contractor must provide a detailed, stamped report that evaluates the structural capabilities, potential deficiencies, and recommended solutions for accommodating mission-critical equipment while ensuring occupant safety and structural integrity.