P084 NEXT GENERATION TORPEDO INTEGRATION LAB, NAVAL STATION NEWPORT, NEWPORT RI
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC · Response deadline: Tue, 10 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy is soliciting construction services for the P084 Next Generation Torpedo Integration Lab at Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. This facility will support torpedo research, development, testing, and integration activities critical to undersea warfare capabilities.
Construction work under NAICS 236220 typically encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, including laboratories and specialized military facilities. Given the "integration lab" designation and torpedo-related mission, this project likely involves specialized construction elements such as reinforced foundations, environmental controls, secure spaces, and utility systems supporting heavy test equipment. See the solicitation for specific project scope, square footage, and technical requirements.
Key facts
| Agency | NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC Atlantic Command, Department of the Navy) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N4008526R0178 |
| NAICS | 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 10, 2026, 2:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Newport, RI |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no small business set-aside, meaning any responsible offeror—large or small—may bid. However, small businesses in construction should evaluate whether they can meet the technical, financial, and bonding requirements typical of federal military construction projects.
To compete, your firm must be registered in SAM.gov (active and not expired) and should have:
- Relevant past performance in military or laboratory construction, preferably for NAVFAC or other federal agencies
- Surety bonding capacity appropriate for the project scale (performance and payment bonds are standard for federal construction)
- Experience with security clearances or ability to obtain facility clearances if the lab involves classified work
- Capability to perform in Rhode Island, including knowledge of local codes, unions, and environmental conditions
Small businesses without direct NAVFAC experience may strengthen their position by partnering as subcontractors or forming joint ventures with established federal construction firms.
How to put together a competitive bid
For this type of open military construction solicitation:
Understand NAVFAC's priorities. NAVFAC emphasizes safety record, schedule adherence, and past performance on similar projects. Document concrete examples of on-time, on-budget laboratory or weapons facility delivery.
Address marine/coastal conditions. Newport's coastal location means your proposal should demonstrate expertise with moisture control, corrosion-resistant materials, and foundation systems suitable for potential high water tables or coastal weather exposure.
Emphasize security and phasing. Torpedo integration work may require ongoing operations at an active naval station during construction. Detail your approach to controlled access, noise mitigation, and phased construction that minimizes disruption to base missions.
Validate your bonding. Contact your surety early. Federal construction contracts require Miller Act bonds, and NAVFAC will verify your bonding capacity matches the project magnitude.
Price strategically. Without set-aside restrictions, expect competition from large national contractors. Small businesses should leverage lower overhead and local subcontractor relationships, but ensure pricing covers the specialized requirements inherent to weapons lab construction.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number N4008526R0178. The solicitation contains the statement of work, contract clauses, evaluation criteria, and mandatory proposal format.
- Note the firm deadline: November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are inadmissible in federal construction competitions.
- Download all amendments and verify your SAM registration remains active through the award period.
- Attend any pre-bid conference or site visit if offered; NAVFAC typically holds these for complex projects and attendance often influences technical score.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →