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.
In Step 2, the shortlisted proposers will submit technical and financial proposals that specify how the Navy’s requirements will be achieved. Proposals will provide details such as site and design drawings for the new Government facilities; demonstration of the concept for private development; specifics on how the project would be financed; and a proposed schedule. Step 2 will close on August 9, 2023.
At the conclusion of the competitive solicitation process in late 2023, the Navy will enter into exclusive negotiations with the selected potential master developer and will work with them on multiple options for potential private development of the site. Meanwhile, the Navy will continue to evaluate the feasibility of a NAVWAR-only development funded by traditional military construction methods. The purpose of selecting a potential master developer is to develop more site-specific details for revitalization of OTC before a final alternative is selected and Record of Decision signed in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. The potential development plans will help inform the Navy’s required environmental analyses under statutes such as NEPA, the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Coastal Zone Management Act.
The Navy notified the shortlisted proposers on April 10, 2023, and will be releasing the Step 2 Data Pack to them to support the development of their proposals. In accordance with Department of Defense policy, and to ensure the integrity and successful completion of this competitive solicitation process, the Navy will not be disclosing source selection information at this time. As the process moves forward, we will provide updates as permitted and appropriate.
Background - On November 15, 2022, the Navy issued a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) to begin a competitive solicitation process to identify a potential master developer for revitalization of NAVWAR’s facilities at Naval Base Point Loma Old Town Campus. View the solicitation and amendments at SAM.gov. Notice ID N6247323RP00008.
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The Navy held a Pre-Proposal Conference for interested proposers on December 7, 2022 at NBPL OTC. The Pre-Proposal Conference provided an opportunity for representatives of the government and industry to meet for presentations and a self-guided site tour. The site tour allowed attendees to view and walk portions of the NBPL OTC parcels. An option to attend the event virtually was also available.
Links to event materials and the event recording are available below.
OTC serves as NAVWAR’s headquarters. NAVWAR’s mission is to identify, develop, deliver, and sustain information warfighting capabilities to enable Naval, Joint, and Coalition operations from seabed to space. The current OTC facilities are beyond their useful life and do not comply with current seismic design requirements, applicable anti-terrorism force protection standards, or provide sufficient controlled access and independent utility systems for secure spaces. Inadequate and obsolete facilities negatively affect NAVWAR’s cyber warfare mission, security, and workforce safety. The proposed revitalization of NAVWAR’s facilities on OTC would meet design standards for safety and security and would enable sustainment of NAVWAR’s national defense mission.
The purpose of selecting a potential master developer is to develop more site-specific details for revitalization of OTC before a final alternative is selected and analyzed using the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. The competitive solicitation process for a potential master developer at this stage in the NEPA process is in response to public and agency comments received on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that requested additional details before a Navy decision is made and a Record of Decision is signed. Some members of the public and public agencies – such as the California Coastal Commission and the California State Historic Preservation Office – requested more specifics on how a commercial developer might design and develop the site under Alternatives 2 through 5 evaluated in the Draft EIS. The site-specific details will help inform the Navy’s required environmental analyses under statutes such as NEPA, the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA).
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In keeping with our commitment to the revitalization of OTC, the Navy will continue to update the public, stakeholders, and Federal and State regulatory agencies as this project progresses.
In this episode of NAVFAC SW “THE SWEEP” Podcast, host Lynn Pence speaks with NAVWAR and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southwest Real Estate business line about their intention to release a competitive solicitation for a potential master developer for revitalization of OTC. Lynn is joined by Greg Geisen, NAVWAR’s project manager for the OTC Revitalization Project as well as Tanya Spenst and Erin Grandgirard from NAVFAC SW Real Estate to discuss this important project for the Navy. Released October 6, 2022.
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