X-132 Entrance at Northeast Loading Dock Renovations, NSN
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, through NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic, is soliciting offers to renovate the X-132 entrance at the Northeast Loading Dock at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South in Millington, Tennessee. This is a construction project under NAICS 236220, which covers commercial and institutional building construction.
This type of work typically involves structural modifications, door and frame replacement, security upgrades, accessibility improvements, and potentially concrete or masonry work around loading dock areas. Given the facility designation and location, this renovation likely supports logistics and material handling operations at the installation. Specific technical requirements, drawings, and specifications will be detailed in the full solicitation.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N4008526R0272 |
| NAICS | 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) |
| Set-aside | 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | NSA Mid-South, Millington, TN (see the solicitation for complete details) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside for participants in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program. Only firms currently certified as 8(a) participants and in good standing may submit offers. The FAR 19.8 set-aside means the government will award this contract exclusively to qualified 8(a) applicants without conducting a full and open competition.
To bid, your firm must:
- Be an eligible 8(a) participant with an active program status
- Have the applicable NAICS code (236220) in your 8(a) business plan or demonstrate capability in commercial building construction
- Meet any size standard and certification requirements specified in the solicitation
How to put together a competitive bid
For construction solicitations under 8(a) set-aside, focus on these elements:
Teaming and capacity: Loading dock renovations often require multiple trades—concrete, steel, electrical, and mechanical work. If your 8(a) firm lacks direct experience with industrial loading dock modifications, consider subcontracting arrangements that comply with SBA's limitations on subcontracting (typically 50% to other than similarly situated firms for construction).
Past performance: NAVFAC evaluates construction contractors heavily on relevant project history. Document completed military or federal construction projects of comparable scope, particularly those involving secure facility access points, industrial/logistics infrastructure, or NAVFAC installations.
Technical approach: Address constructability, phasing to maintain dock operations, safety protocols for active military installations, and compliance with UFC (Unified Facilities Criteria) and NAVFAC design standards. Security clearance requirements for personnel may apply—see the solicitation for specifics.
Pricing strategy: Review the NAVFAC OF 347一般在or equivalent pricing format required. Construction bids typically require detailed line-item breakdowns including materials, labor, equipment, and overhead. Consider prevailing wage requirements under Davis-Bacon Act if applicable.
Bonding: Construction contracts typically require bid guarantees and performance and payment bonds. Verify your surety capacity and SBA bond guarantee program eligibility if needed.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number N4008526R0272. The posted date was October 5, 2026, with a response deadline of October 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT—approximately 18 days from posting.
Review all attachments, including drawings, specifications, and any amendments that may be issued. NAVFAC solicitations often include extensive technical documents and special contract requirements.
Contact the contracting officer promptly if you need clarification on place of performance details, site visit scheduling, or any discrepancies in the notice metadata.
Submit your offer through the specified electronic system before the deadline. Late submissions are not typically accepted for construction solicitations.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →