N4008526R0228 DESIGN-BUILD (DB), REPAIR OTC DORM KING HALL BLDG 291, NAVAL STATION NEWPORT RI, NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC · Response deadline: Thu, 05 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, through Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic, is soliciting a design-build contract to repair OTC Dorm King Hall at Building 291, Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. Design-build delivery means a single contractor will both design and construct the repair work, rather than the government completing design first and then soliciting separate construction bids. This method can streamline project delivery and shift design liability to the contractor.
King Hall is a dormitory facility, so the repair work likely involves building systems common to residential barracks and dormitories—potentially structural repairs, facade work, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire protection, and interior finishes. The specific scope of deficiencies and repair requirements are not included in the available metadata; see the solicitation for detailed technical specifications, drawings, and performance requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N4008526R0228 |
| NAICS | 236220 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Naval Station Newport, Newport, Rhode Island |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside program, meaning any responsible offeror—regardless of business size—may submit a proposal. However, NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) carries a Small Business Administration size standard of $47.5 million in average annual receipts. Firms below this threshold qualify as small businesses for this procurement and will have their size status determined by SAM.gov registration.
Small businesses near the size threshold should verify their three-year rolling average receipts before bidding. Given the design-build requirement, the Navy will likely evaluate offerors on both technical capability (design team qualifications, similar project experience) and price. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements are permissible under full and open competition if they meet solicitation requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
Assemble a qualified design-build team. NAVFAC design-build solicitations typically require demonstrating architectural/engineering capability alongside construction execution. Identify licensed design professionals with federal or military project experience, particularly in dormitory or barracks rehabilitation.
Obtain and review the Request for Proposals carefully. Design-build RFPs include performance criteria, design standards (often UFC criteria for Navy facilities), and a draft contract with special provisions. See the solicitation for the exact technical requirements, Government's Criteria, and any stipulated sum versus best-value tradeoff structure.
Validate bonding capacity. Repair work on active military installations involves Miller Act payment and performance bonds. Ensure your surety supports the anticipated contract value.
Understand security and base access requirements. Naval Station Newport requires contractor personnel to comply with DoD installation access procedures, including background checks and credentialing. Factor lead time and administrative costs into your proposal.
Price the design phase explicitly. Design-build contracts typically fund design development before construction. Structure your proposal to account for phased deliverables and government design reviews.
Highlight past performance on federal design-build projects. NAVFAC heavily weighs demonstrated performance on similar work, particularly within the military construction program or via NAVFAC ID/IQ contracts.
Next steps
Read the complete solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number N4008526R0228. The package will contain the full statement of work, proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, and contract clauses. Note the firm response deadline of November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are not typically accepted in sealed bidding or negotiated procurements. Download all amendments and subscribe to follow-up notifications to ensure your bid reflects the most current requirements.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →