Introduction

The Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific has issued a solicitation for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) for various locations in the state of Hawaii and Wake Island. The solicitation number is N6247824R4053, and the estimated value of the contract is $8 billion. The contract has a base period of five years, with three one-year options. The scope of work includes general building construction, renovation, alteration, demolition, repair, and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure.

This contract is a great opportunity for small businesses that have experience and expertise in DBB construction projects in Hawaii and Wake Island. However, winning this contract is not easy, as it requires a thorough understanding of the solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and competitive landscape. That’s where GDI Consulting comes in. GDI Consulting is a leading provider of capture and proposal services for government contractors, with a proven track record of success in the federal market. In this article, we will explain how GDI Consulting can help you prepare a winning proposal for the DB DBB MACC contract.

Historical Background

The DB DBB MACC contract is not the first MACC contract issued by NAVFAC Pacific for Hawaii and Wake Island. In fact, there have been several MACCs awarded in the past decade for similar scopes of work. For example, in 2014, NAVFAC Pacific awarded a $500 million MACC to six small businesses for design-build and design-bid-build construction projects at various locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of responsibility4. In 2017, NAVFAC Pacific awarded another $500 million MACC to seven small businesses for design-build or design-bid-build construction projects at various locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of responsibility. In 2019, NAVFAC Pacific awarded a $990 million MACC to nine small businesses for design-build or design-bid-build construction projects at various locations within the NAVFAC Pacific area of responsibility.

These previous MACCs show that NAVFAC Pacific has a consistent and growing demand for DBB construction services in Hawaii and Wake Island. They also indicate that the competition for these contracts is fierce, as many small businesses are vying for a share of the lucrative market. Therefore, to win the DB DBB MACC contract, you need to demonstrate your past performance, technical capabilities, management approach, and price competitiveness in your proposal.

RFP Description

The solicitation for the DB DBB MACC contract was posted on SAM.gov on October 18, 2023. The deadline for submitting proposals is November 17, 2023. The solicitation states that NAVFAC Pacific intends to award multiple contracts under this solicitation, with a maximum of 12 awards. The contracts will be awarded using best value tradeoff source selection procedures. The evaluation factors are:

  • Factor 1: Technical
    • Subfactor 1: Experience
    • Subfactor 2: Past Performance
    • Subfactor 3: Safety
  • Factor 2: Price

The solicitation provides detailed instructions on how to prepare and submit your proposal, as well as how each factor and subfactor will be evaluated. You should read and follow these instructions carefully to ensure your proposal is responsive and compliant.

Who Should Participate

The DB DBB MACC contract is open to small businesses that meet the following criteria:

  • Have a primary NAICS code of 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
  • Have an average annual revenue of $39.5 million or less for the past three fiscal years
  • Have a valid CAGE code and DUNS number
  • Have an active registration in SAM.gov
  • Have experience and expertise in DBB construction projects in Hawaii and Wake Island

If you meet these criteria, you should consider participating in this opportunity. However, you should also be aware of the challenges and risks involved in pursuing this contract.

Challenges

Some of the challenges that you may face while pursuing the DB DBB MACC contract are:

  • High competition: As mentioned earlier, there are many small businesses that are interested in this contract, and only a limited number of awards will be made. Therefore, you need to differentiate yourself from your competitors and show why you are the best choice for NAVFAC Pacific.
  • Complex requirements: The solicitation has complex and stringent requirements for the technical, past performance, and safety aspects of your proposal. You need to provide sufficient and relevant evidence to support your claims and demonstrate your capabilities.
  • Price realism: The solicitation states that NAVFAC Pacific will conduct a price realism analysis to determine if your proposed price is realistic for the work to be performed. You need to ensure that your price is reasonable and realistic, and not too high or too low, as either could result in your proposal being rejected or downgraded.
  • Geographical constraints: The solicitation states that the work will be performed at various locations in Hawaii and Wake Island. You need to have a clear understanding of the geographical and environmental conditions of these locations, and how they may affect your project execution and costs.

Conclusion

The DB DBB MACC contract is a great opportunity for small businesses that have experience and expertise in DBB construction projects in Hawaii and Wake Island. However, winning this contract is not easy, as it requires a thorough understanding of the solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and competitive landscape. That’s why you need GDI Consulting to help you prepare a winning proposal for this contract.

GDI Consulting has the experience, expertise, and resources to help you win the DB DBB MACC contract. Contact us today at www.gdicwins.com to find out how we can help you achieve your business goals.