# Navy Issues SIOP Dry Dock Construction Solicitations

The U.S. Navy, through Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), plans to issue solicitations in October 2024 for multiple indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) construction contracts under the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP). These contracts will support new dry dock construction at naval shipyards, including the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington. The procurement will use a single-phase design-build selection process and is expected to award approximately five multiple-award contracts, presenting significant opportunities for construction contractors specializing in naval infrastructure projects.

- **Why this matters:** This solicitation signals substantial investment in naval shipyard infrastructure modernization, creating opportunities for contractors with expertise in large-scale maritime construction and design-build projects.
- The use of IDIQ multiple-award contracts allows for flexible task orders over the contract period, enabling contractors to engage in various dry dock construction efforts.
- Contractors should prepare for the single-phase design-build procurement process and consider aligning capabilities with NAVFAC requirements for shipyard infrastructure.
- The focus on Bremerton, Washington, highlights a key geographic area for naval infrastructure development under SIOP, relevant for firms targeting Pacific Northwest maritime construction markets.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)
- U.S. Navy

### Sources
- [Navy Set To Issue SIOP Dry Dock Awards This Month - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/navy-set-to-issue-siop-dry-dock-awards-this-month/navy-usmc) - Defense Daily