The US Navy intends to issue a request for proposals for a multiple award construction contract by the end of September 2026.
This indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract is designed to support waterfront and marine construction projects, with an aggregate maximum estimated value of $30 billion over a potential ten-year period.
The program will focus on constructing a new multi-mission dry dock at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Washington. The proposed facility will accommodate shipyard repair services for the newest Ford-class aircraft carriers and Nimitz-class carriers.
The navy expects to award approximately five contracts, though the department noted that fewer may be finalized if it is in the best interest of the government.
Under the terms of the agreement, task orders will typically range from $2 billion to $6 billion, with each selected contractor receiving a minimum guarantee of $2 million.
The final contract award is planned for May of 2027, with the first marine package expected by the navy to be awarded in June of 2028.
The proposed dry dock will feature comprehensive drainage, dewatering, and flooding systems alongside mechanical, electrical, and utility routing tunnels.