Announcements

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January 30, 2024

On January 30, 2024, the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) and the University of San Diego Knauss School of Business released the 2024 NAVWAR Economic Impact Report. Read the report here.


January 9, 2024

The Navy announced it selected Manchester Financial Group/Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate to enter into a period of exclusive negotiations for the potential revitalization of Navy OTC, home to NAVWAR. From August 2023 to December 2023, the Navy evaluated proposals received from potential master developers. After completion of a comprehensive source selection evaluation process, the Navy selected Manchester/Edgemoor. The Navy will work with Manchester/Edgemoor on multiple options for the private development of the approximately 70.3-acre site, while continuing to evaluate the feasibility of a NAVWAR-only development funded by traditional military construction methods.


August 9, 2023

The Navy received OTC Revitalization proposals from shortlisted master developers by the August 9th deadline and has started the evaluation process. The Step 2: Request for Proposals source selection evaluation process will identify the team whose proposal conforms to the solicitation, best meets NAVWAR’s mission requirements, and represents best value to the Government. The Navy plans to select one proposer by the end of calendar year 2023 to enter into a period of exclusive negotiations.

On April 10, 2023, the Navy shortlisted four potential master developers that advanced to Step 2: Request for Proposals based on submitted qualifications. The four shortlisted potential master developers had approximately four months to prepare their proposals to include technical and financial information to specify how they would achieve the Navy’s requirements. Proposals include details such as site and design drawings for the new government facilities; demonstration of the concept for private development; specifics on how they would finance the project; and a proposed schedule for achieving key milestones of the government facilities.

The Navy will work with the selected master developer on multiple options for the private development of OTC, while continuing to evaluate the feasibility of a NAVWAR-only development funded by traditional military construction methods.


April 10, 2023

The Navy has completed its evaluation of Statements of Qualifications received from potential master developers in response to Step 1: Request for Qualifications for the Navy OTC Revitalization Lease and Development Opportunity. The Navy has selected four potential master developers who were determined to be best qualified to advance to the next phase, Step 2: Request for Proposals. Step 2 will close on August 9, 2023.


February 7, 2023

Solicitation Step 1: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is now closed with the receipt of Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) on February 7, 2023. The Navy is now in the sensitive source selection evaluation process. From now until April 10, 2023, the Navy will be evaluating the SOQs received. At the conclusion of the evaluations, the government will invite shortlisted proposers, who are determined to be “Best Qualified,” to respond to Step 2: Request for Proposals.


December 22, 2022

The Navy has posted amendments to the solicitation on SAM.gov, including responses to some clarifying questions. Click here for more information.


December 7, 2022

The Navy held the Navy Old Town Campus Lease and Development Opportunity Pre-Proposal Conference on December 7, 2022. Click here to access event materials and to view a recording of the event.


November 15, 2022

What’s next? Developer solicitation is now available! Navy begins competitive solicitation process to identify a potential master developer for revitalization of OTC. Pre-Proposal Conference for interested proposers will be held on December 7, 2022. Click here to download the solicitation and learn more.


November 3, 2022

Navy announces anticipated release of developer solicitation in November 2022. Competitive solicitation process will identify a potential master developer for revitalization of OTC. Click here to learn more.


September 8, 2022

As the Navy prepares to issue a competitive solicitation later this year to identify a potential master developer for revitalization of the Navy OTC, the Navy encourages developers and other interested proposers to sign up for the project mailing list and learn about doing business with the Navy. Visit the new Developer Solicitation web page and listen to our Podcast for more information.


April 13, 2022

The Navy is updating the OTC Revitalization project timeline and sequence of events. This update is in response to public comments received on the Draft EIS requesting additional details before a Record of Decision (ROD) is signed. To accommodate this request, the Navy intends to identify – through a competitive solicitation process – a potential master developer that can work with the Navy to provide prospective site plans before finalizing the EIS.


August 12, 2021

The public comment period for the Draft EIS closed on August 12, 2021. The Navy began review of public comments.


July 13, 2021

On July 13, 2021 a Notice of Availability was published in the Federal Register announcing a 30-day extension of the public comment period from July 13, 2021 to August 12, 2021. The public comment period took place on May 14, 2021 through August 12, 2021.


May 14, 2021

On May 14, 2021 a Notice of Virtual Public Meetings was published in the Federal Register announcing the Navy’s Draft EIS, dates of virtual public meetings, and how the public can review and comment on the Draft EIS. The Notice also invited the public to submit comments on the project's potential to affect historic properties pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

To download the Draft EIS, review information materials on the analysis in the Draft EIS, learn about virtual public meetings, or submit a public comment, please visit the Draft EIS page on our website here.

Click here for more information the NHPA Section 106 process, dates of virtual meetings, and how the public may comment on impacts to historic properties.


August 21, 2020

Rear Admiral Douglas Small relieved Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) Commander Rear Admiral Christian Becker in a virtual Change of Command ceremony Aug. 21 at NAVWAR Headquarters in San Diego.


July 24, 2020

Naval Base Point Loma Commanding Officer Capt. Brien Dickson turned over command to Capt. Kenneth Franklin in a Change of Command ceremony.


July 23, 2020

The Navy has updated this website to include responses to Frequently Asked Questions, or "FAQs." Please visit the FAQs page to see topics of interest.


April 14, 2020

The Navy posted a public scoping summary report on April 14, 2020. The scoping summary report summarizes key topics included in scoping comments from the public, organizations, and agencies. The scoping summary presents the Navy's approach for addressing these topics in the Draft EIS. The scoping summary report also describes the Navy's notification and outreach activities during the public scoping period.


February 25, 2020

The Navy completed a 30-day public scoping period on February 24, 2020. Additional opportunities for public participation will occur after the publication of the Draft EIS. Please check back to this page for future announcements about the project, including information on when the Draft EIS will be available for review.

To add your name to the mailing list to receive notification when the Draft EIS is released for review, please click here.

Click here for more information on the NEPA process.