The Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic, is seeking contractors for the P-271 E-130J Main Operating and Training Base project at the Marine Corps Air Station in Cherry Point, North Carolina. This design-bid-build procurement utilizes the Early Contractor Involvement acquisition method to construct an aircraft parking apron, taxiway, three-bay maintenance hangar, training building, mobile support compound, and warehouse, alongside renovating portions of Building 244. Technical requirements include driven precast, prestressed concrete pile foundations for the hangar, road widening along Roosevelt Avenue, and extensive utility upgrades such as replacing an electrical substation. Registration to attend the project industry day must be submitted via email to Brittany Cristelli and Philip Cole by 3:00 PM on August 27, 2026, ahead of the planned construction advertisement in September or October 2026 for a contract estimated to exceed $500,000,000.

**THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.**

The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic is seeking eligible small business firms capable of performing pre-construction and construction services for Design-Bid-Build (DBB) P271, E-130J Main Operating & Training Base, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina.

This is a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project and will utilize the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) acquisition method.

This project Constructs all operational and support facilities for E-130J Main Operating Base (MOB) and Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) training campus at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) in Cherry Point, NC. New construction facilities include an aircraft parking apron, aircraft access apron, taxiway, three-bay aircraft maintenance hangar, training building, Mobile Support Unit operational compound, and an aircraft maintenance and ground support equipment warehouse. Renovation of existing facilities includes Building 244 for Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) academic and applied training functions associated with the E-130J.

The Aircraft Maintenance Hangar will be a two-story building with high-bay, overhead maintenance space to support three E-130J aircraft. The hangar will be constructed as four separate buildings with expansion joints, built on deep foundations using driven precast, prestressed concrete piles.

The Hangar Security Building is a single-story security guard house, outside of the PL2 security fenceline, that provides controlled access to the hangar enclave for vehicles and pedestrians.

The Training Building is a predominantly single-story building, divided into four massing areas with varying roof heights. Much of the facility is low-rise, with roof heights of 16-20 feet.

The Mobile Support Unit Operational Compound is a low-rise, pre-engineered long-span metal building.

The Aircraft Maintenance and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Warehouse is a low-rise, pre-engineered metal building with structural columns located along the middle of each space.

The project will renovate and alter portions of Building 244 which has a total floor area of 4,356 m2 and currently supports existing CNATT functions.

The project also includes significant road widening along Roosevelt Avenue and Access Roads, utility upgrades including the replacement of an electric substation, water, sewer and communications lines and a pump station.

All service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB), certified HUB-Zone, certified 8(a), and women-owned small businesses (WOSB), and small businesses are encouraged to respond. Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Notice, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government’s best interest. The contract will include FAR clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2021-O0008), which states that “It will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.”

It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the Contracting Officer a capabilities package, to include the Sources Sought Contractor Information Form and Sources Sought Project Information Form, provided as attachments to this notice. **Small and Large Businesses shall respond to the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Request for Information Form (RFI).**

The Sources Sought Project Information Form and Sources Sought Project Matrix shall be used to document a minimum of two (2) up to a maximum of five (5) relevant construction projects for the offeror that best demonstrates experience on projects that are similar in size, scope and complexity as listed below. Projects submitted for the offeror shall be completed within the past ten (10) years from the date of issuance of this Sources Sought.

For the purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as:

Size: A final construction cost of $250,000,000 or greater.  Final construction cost is defined as the total price paid by the customer for the construction services, including original contract award amount and any modifications executed during performance.

Scope: New construction of multiple industrial and/or administrative buildings simultaneously or sequentially on a campus style project site.

Complexity: Each submitted project does not require demonstrated experience with all of the following components, but collectively, experience with all of the elements below must be established throughout the submitted relevant projects.

1. Experience with new construction of at least one (1) hangar building
2. Experience with new construction of at least one (1) administrative building
3. Experience with renovation of an administrative building
4. Experience with work in a secure compound in accordance with a Construction Security Plan and ICD 705 construction.

Ensure that the project description clearly identifies whether the project is new construction or repair/renovation, addresses how the project meets the scope and complexity requirements as delineated above, and provides the final construction cost.

Please note that if you are responding as an 8(a) Mentor-Protégé, you must indicate the percentage of work to be performed by the protégé. A copy of the SBA letter stating that your 8(a) Mentor-Protégé agreement has been approved would be required with your proposal, if requested.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45,000,000. The magnitude of construction for this project is over $500,000,000.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. Upon review of industry response to this sources sought notice, the Government will determine whether set-aside procurement in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government’s best interest. Large business submittals will not be considered. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.

The information provided in this notice is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. The Government will not provide debriefs on the results of this research, but feedback regarding the decision to set aside or not set aside the procurement will be accomplished via pre-solicitation synopsis or solicitation for these services, as applicable. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended. Points of contact listed may be contacted for the purpose of verifying performance.

The submission package shall be submitted electronically to Brittany Cristelli via email at brittany.n.cristelli.civ@us.navy.mil and MUST be limited to a 5Mb attachment. You are encouraged to request a read receipt or acknowledgement via reply email.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 28 August 2026 at 14:00 EDT. **LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.**

ECI - P271, E-130J Main Operating & Training Base, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC

Overview:  
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic invites contractors to learn about and ask  
questions regarding a proposed project located at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina  
NAVFAC is preparing to advertise in September/October 2026.

Estimated Construction Cost: Over $500,000,000

Project Description:  
This is a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project and will utilize the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) acquisition method.  
P-271 E-130J Main Operating & Training Base is a project that will construct all operational and support facilities for E-  
130J Main Operating Base (MOB) and Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) training campus at the Marine Corps Air  
Station (MCAS) in Cherry Point, NC. New construction facilities include an aircraft parking apron, aircraft access apron,  
taxiway, three-bay aircraft maintenance hangar, training building, Mobile Support Unit operational compound, and an  
aircraft maintenance and ground support equipment warehouse. Renovation of existing facilities includes Building 244  
for Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) academic and applied training functions associated with the  
E-130J.  
The Aircraft Maintenance Hangar will be a two-story building with high-bay, overhead maintenance space to support  
three E-130J aircraft. The hangar will be constructed as four separate buildings with expansion joints, built on deep  
foundations using driven precast, prestressed concrete piles. The Hangar Security Building is a single-story security  
guard house, outside of the PL2 security fenceline, that provides controlled access to the hangar enclave for vehicles  
and pedestrians. The Training Building is a predominantly single-story building, divided into four massing areas with  
varying roof heights. Much of the facility is low-rise, with roof heights of 16-20 feet. The Mobile Support Unit Operational  
Compound is a low-rise, pre-engineered long-span metal building. The Aircraft Maintenance and Ground Support  
Equipment (GSE) Warehouse is a low-rise, pre-engineered metal building with structural columns located along the  
middle of each space. The project will renovate and alter portions of Building 244 which has a total floor area of 4,356  
m2 and currently supports existing CNATT functions. The project also includes significant road widening along  
Roosevelt Avenue and Access Roads, utility upgrades including the replacement of an electric substation, water, sewer  
and communications lines and a pump station.

Registration Information:  
Registration for attending the industry day is required. Please provide the following information:  
 Company name and physical address.  
 List of name(s), email address(es), and telephone number(s) for all anticipated attendees.  
 Please identify if your firm is a prime contractor or a subcontractor.

RSVP to Brittany Cristelli (email: brittany.n.cristelli.civ@us.navy.mil) and CC Philip Cole (email:  
Philip.j.cole.civ@us.navy.mil) with the completed registration form (Attachment) by 1500, 27 August 2026.

ECI - P271, E-130J Main Operating & Training Base, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC

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