Pre-Solicitation Notice Solicitation Number: N4008526R0178 This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. The intent of this pre-solicitation synopsis is to make notice of a proposed contract action for performing construction services for a Design Bid Build (DBB) P084 Next Generation Torpedo Integration Lab Naval Station Newport, Newport, Rhode Island. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This design-bid-build project will include the construction of a multi-story steel frame 12,920 SF laboratory and office facility. The facility will support a variety of functions including depot level testing of critical torpedo systems. Construction consists of a steel frame building with a shallow foundation, metal standing seam roof and masonry and metal panel exterior walls. The project includes all pertinent site preparations and site improvements, including underground stormwater retention system, mechanical and electrical utilities, telecommunications, landscaping, drainage, parking and exterior lighting. Bid Option 1 will construct P1016 Consolidated RDT&E Systems Facility, a multi-story 17,978 SF laboratory facility supported by shallow foundations. The facility will utilize structural steel framing with a standing-seam roof. Exteriors are planned as a combination of masonry veneer and metal panel siding. Demolition includes removal of Building 1272T, a 548 m2 engineering facility. The completed time for this contract is 901 calendar days after award. This solicitation is being advertised as "Unrestricted" for full and open competition. This source selection procurement requires both non-price (technical and past performance) and price proposals and will utilize the best value continuum process at FAR 15.103-1 (Deviation 2026-O0048), Tradeoff. The basis for evaluation and evaluation factors for award will be included in the solicitation. Large business concerns are required to submit a subcontracting plan prior to award of the contract. The appropriate Northern American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and the Small Business Size Standard is $45,000,000. The magnitude of construction for this project is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. This office anticipates award of a contract for these services the first quarter of FY27. A Small Business Search (SBS) was conducted, and a Sources Sought Notice was issued on 14 May 2026, seeking eligible Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses to determine the opportunity for a set-aside. The Government invited prospective offerors with the capabilities of performing construction services that meet or exceed the stated requirement to submit a capabilities statement. Respondents were required to submit relevant experience in performing efforts of similar size, scope…