Pre-Solicitation Conference: Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) Test Site Outfitting/Installation

Pre-Solicitation Conference: Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) Test Site Outfitting/Installation

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) invites interested contractors to a pre-solicitation conference regarding the future requirement for the outfitting and installation of Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) Test Sites at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

This event is an opportunity for NSWCPD to inform industry partners about this upcoming need and to discuss potential strategies for meeting the demand.

What: Pre-Solicitation Conference - Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) Test Site Outfitting/Installation

When: November 5, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST (In-person check-in: 08:30 AM – 09:00 AM EST)

Where: NSWCPD Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1000 Kitty Hawk Ave (Building 77L - RM306), Philadelphia, PA 19112. Free parking will be available. A parking map will be provided to registered attendees.

Why Attend?

• Learn about NSWCPD's FY28 (and beyond) requirement for outfitting and installing Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) Test Sites.
• Understand the scope of upcoming projects requiring contractor support in areas such as test site removal, relocation, fabrication, assembly, heavy transport, outfitting, and mechanical/electrical integration.
• Discuss potential acquisition strategies and approaches to meet the anticipated demand for these services.
• Tour the areas in Building 77H being considered for test sites.
• Network with Government representatives to gain a greater insight into our requirements.

About the Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) Test Sites:

NSWCPD Code 70 conducts full-scale propulsion and power plant testing to reduce risks associated with new designs before they are installed on U.S. Navy ships. These LBES test sites include:

• Electrical power systems (up to 50MW and 13.8KV)
• Gas and steam turbine engines and generators
• Diesel engines and generators
• Shipboard propulsion motors
• Control networks
• Machinery shafting and transmission systems
• Foundations (welded plate, concrete-filled steel, precision machined, and shock/vibration mount systems)
• Structures (platforms, walkways, etc.)
• Piping systems
• Chilled water
• Auxiliary equipment/systems
• Enclosures
• Fire detection/suppression systems

NSWCPD is currently developing projects that will require increased contractor support in the areas of test site removal, relocation, fabrication, assembly, heavy transport, outfitting and mechanical/electrical integration. The scope of these developing projects is large and will drive increased demand for contract support services in this unique area of our business. NSWCPD is seeking capability in the area of mechanical and electrical equipment/system outfitting, installation, and integration. Timing of the projects in development is expected to occur between FY28 and FY33.

Registration Information:

• To register for the event visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/navalsurfacewarfarecenterphiladelphiadivisionnswcpd/1883256 
• Limited Attendance: Due to space limitations, only five (5) representatives per contractor will be permitted to attend in person.

Mandatory Registration: All attendees must register in advance. Unregistered individuals will not be admitted for security reasons. Please complete all fill-ins when registering for the event.

• First Come, First Served: Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached.
• Photo Identification Required: All attendees must present a valid photo ID upon arrival. Acceptable forms of identification include:
  • Real ID
  • Passport
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Common Access Card (CAC)
• Existing NSWCPD Building 77L/H Access: Even if you already have unescorted access to NSWCPD Building 77L/H, you are still required to register.
• Foreign Nationals: Foreign Nationals are not permitted to register for this event.
• Registration Deadline: October 29, 2025, at 1700 EST, or when the event is sold out, whichever comes first. 

Advance Questions: We encourage participants to submit questions in advance to: mario.s.dadamo.civ@us.navy.mil, while copying dustin.j.bordelon.civ@us.navy.mil and jamie.m.gates.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Subject Line: "LBES Test Site Pre-Solicitation Conference Vendor Question - [Your Company Name] - [Brief Question Detail]"
• Important: Do not include any procurement sensitive, controlled unclassified, or classified information in your questions.
• NOTE: Government is not planning to conduct any “one on one” meetings with interested vendors.

Event Tentative Agenda:

• 0830 – 0900: Check-in
• 0900 – 0945: NSWCPD Code 70 Presentation on Requirement
• 0945 – 1000: Q&A (High Level)
• 1000 – 1015: Break (15 minutes)
• 1015 – 1100: Facility Tour, Building 77H

Important Disclaimers:

• This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Quote (RFQ).
• Participation in this event is voluntary and is not a prerequisite for participation in any future contract RFP.
• The Government will not reimburse attendees for any expenses incurred in connection with this event, including travel or marketing costs.
• The information provided in this notice and at the event is for planning purposes only and does not represent a commitment by the Navy to fund any specific opportunity.
• Recording devices and attempts to broadcast the event are prohibited. Cell phones are permitted, but laptops and tablets are not allowed in the building.