Presolicitation: Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program Multi-Mission Dry Dock, Multiple Award Construction Contract

June 17, 2026

Navy Signals $30 Billion Dry Dock Program for Bremerton Shipyard

The U.S. Navy has announced plans for a massive new contracting program supporting construction of the Multi-Mission Dry Dock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, a project that could generate billions in economic activity and create contracting opportunities throughout Kitsap County and the broader Pacific Northwest over the next decade.

The planned $30 billion contract vehicle is among the largest federal construction programs ever associated with the Bremerton shipyard and represents a major milestone in the Navy's long-term modernization strategy. While the prime contracts will likely be awarded to large national construction firms, local businesses across construction, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and professional services should closely monitor the project as significant subcontracting opportunities emerge.

The investment reinforces the strategic importance of Naval Base Kitsap and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, which already serve as key economic drivers for the region. As planning advances, KEDA will continue working with partners to help Kitsap businesses understand and prepare for opportunities tied to this transformative federal investment.

Contract ceiling: $30 billion
Duration: Up to 10 yearsAnticipated award: May 2027
Approximately five prime contractors expected to be selected.
Largest Shipyard Infrastructure Project in Generations

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John J. Perryman visited Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, June

The project is a cornerstone of the Navy's Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) and will create a new dry dock capable of servicing:

Ford-class aircraft carriers
Nimitz-class aircraft carriers
Other surface and submarine vessels

The dry dock will replace aging infrastructure and ensure Puget Sound Naval Shipyard remains a critical maintenance hub for decades.

Massive Construction Opportunity

Individual task orders are expected to range from:

$2 billion to $6 billion

Major work packages include:

Marine Package ($2–3 billion)

Demolition
Dredging
Cofferdam construction
Ground improvements

Dry Dock Package ($3.5–4.5 billion)

Dry dock construction
Excavation
Pressure relief systems
Pump installations

Infrastructure Package ($3.5–4.5 billion)

Electrical substations
Utility tunnels
Support facilities
Crane rails
Permanent utilities

Caisson Package ($200–300 million)

Fabrication and installation of the dry dock gate system
Major Opportunity for Local Supply Chains

While only a handful of national firms will likely qualify as prime contractors due to the requirement for $2 billion in single-project bonding capacity, the scale of the project will create substantial opportunities for: