N33191-26-R-0032 Design-Build Maritime Center of Excellence, Bizerte, Tunisia

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The opportunity involves the design and construction of a Maritime Center of Excellence located in Bizerte, Tunisia. The project aims to enhance maritime training and operational capabilities for the U.S. Navy and allied forces. The core need is to create a state-of-the-art facility that supports various maritime operations, training programs, and logistical functions.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, under NAVFAC Atlantic Command, NAVFAC Europe Southwest Asia, and NAVFAC SYSCOM Europe Africa Central. The organization is located in AE, USA. The primary contact for this opportunity is Daniel Magrino, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES:

• Posted Date: August 4, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 14, 2026
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS:
The contract type is not explicitly stated in the provided information. There is no mention of the estimated contract value or budget range, nor are there any option years indicated.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered eligible:

• Registration in SAM.gov
• Required security clearances (specific levels not mentioned)
• No specific set-aside restrictions indicated
• Place-of-performance is in Bizerte, Tunisia
• Minimum years of experience or past performance requirements are not detailed
• Bonding or insurance requirements are not specified

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders should possess expertise in design-build projects, particularly in maritime facilities. Specific technical skills, technologies, or methodologies required are not detailed, but familiarity with military construction standards and practices is likely essential.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Key deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics are not explicitly outlined in the provided information. However, bidders should anticipate the need to adhere to strict timelines and quality standards typical of military construction projects.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The evaluation criteria for proposals have not been specified in the provided information. Bidders should prepare for a comprehensive evaluation that may consider technical approach, past performance, and price, although the weighting of these factors is unclear.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, bidders with experience in similar maritime construction projects or those holding relevant certifications may have a competitive advantage. Specific preferred qualifications are not detailed in the provided information.

In summary, potential bidders should assess their capabilities in design-build maritime projects and ensure compliance with mandatory requirements, while also considering the potential benefits of preferred qualifications to enhance their proposal's competitiveness.