Multi-Mission Dry Dock: A Generational Opportunity for Contractors

The U.S. Navy is advancing the largest infrastructure project in Kitsap County's history: the Multi-Mission Dry Dock (M2D2) at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF). For contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and professional service firms, this project represents a significant long-term opportunity to participate in the modernization of one of the nation's most important naval facilities.

Why This Project Matters

PSNS & IMF is the Navy's primary West Coast shipyard for maintaining aircraft carriers and nuclear-powered submarines. Much of the shipyard's infrastructure dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s and was not designed to support today's fleet. The new Multi-Mission Dry Dock is intended to address critical deficiencies in dry dock capacity, capability, and seismic resilience while ensuring the shipyard can support future generations of naval vessels.

The project is part of the Navy's broader Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP), a once-in-a-century effort to modernize the nation's four public naval shipyards.

What Will Be Built?

The proposed project extends far beyond a new dry dock. Plans include:

• Construction of a new multi-mission dry dock capable of supporting future aircraft carriers and submarines.
• New piers, wharves, seawalls, and waterfront infrastructure.
• Utility tunnels, electrical systems, drainage systems, and communications infrastructure.
• Roadway and rail improvements.
• Dredging and major marine construction activities.
• Demolition and replacement of aging facilities and support structures.

The Navy's preferred alternative would also replace or modernize numerous waterfront facilities and construct seismically resilient infrastructure designed to serve the fleet for decades to come.

Opportunities for Industry

The scale and complexity of M2D2 will create opportunities across a wide range of industries, including:

• Heavy civil construction
• Marine and waterfront constructionConcrete and structural steel
• Electrical and utility systems
• Environmental and geotechnical services
• Surveying and engineering
• Transportation and logistics
• Equipment suppliers and specialty trades

The Navy has already invested tens of millions of dollars in planning and design activities, signaling the long-term commitment behind the project.

Get Informed Now

While construction opportunities will emerge over many years, contractors who begin learning about the project today will be best positioned to compete, partner, and prepare for future procurements.

To learn more, review project updates, and sign up for notifications, visit:

https://multimissiondrydock.com

This is more than a shipyard project—it's a transformational investment in Kitsap's maritime economy and an opportunity for local businesses to participate in the future of America's naval infrastructure.