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KEDA and NAVFAC-NW partner on historic, standing-room-only industry day On August 20, 2026, the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), in partnership with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest, hosted an industry event at the Kitsap Conference Center in Bremerton. Bringing together regional business executives, defense prime contractors, small business suppliers and senior U.S. Navy leaders, the Kitsap Industrial Readiness Summit and NAVFAC Northwest SIOP Industry Day marked a pivotal moment for Kitsap County’s economic trajectory. Also see: Making History Together: KEDA and NAVFAC Northwest partner for landmark Multi-Mission Dry Dock industry dayThe summit focused on the Navy’s multi-billion-dollar Shipyard Infrastructure...

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 MattersPSNS & 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...

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,...

KEDA Releases RFP for Child Care Business Toolkit ConsultantSilverdale, WA – The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified consultant or consulting team to develop a comprehensive Child Care Business Toolkit to support the expansion of licensed child care capacity in Kitsap County.The Toolkit will serve as a practical guide for individuals and organizations seeking to open, expand, or convert child care facilities, with an emphasis on infant and toddler care.Scope of WorkThe selected consultant will develop a provider-facing Toolkit that includes:A step-by-step roadmap from exploration through launchLicensing and pre-licensing guidance, including...

Deadline extended: Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program Round 2 RFA Application deadline extended to Dec. 30, 2025Commerce has extended the Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program Round 2 RFA application deadline to Dec. 30.  Washington remains under a statewide emergency declaration and many communities continue to respond to ongoing flooding and other related emergencies. Many potential applicants may not be able to complete applications. WAEVCP 2 will award at least $19.4 million for EV charger installation. It is funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act and authorized in the 2025-2027 capital budget.  Request for Applications DocumentsFull RFA documentExhibits A-H in Word and PDF formatsQuestions and answersGrant...

Request for proposals: For development of child care and energy transmission siting resourcesProposals are due by Jan. 6more infoWashington Stated Dept of Commerce is seeking proposals from firms interested in developing technical assistance documents intended to help local governments site child care facilities and energy transmission infrastructure.Commerce will award one contract not to exceed $280,000. More information is available in the request for proposal (RFP) post. RFP timeline Q&A period: Dec. 8 to Dec. 18 Pre-proposal conference: 11 a.m. Dec. 17 Proposals due: 4 p.m. Jan. 6  Funding period: Feb. 2026 to Feb. 2027To submit proposals, please email Paul Johnson, RFP coordinator. Paul.Johnson@commerce.wa.gov VIEW AND DOWNLOAD...

RFP Announcement: Economic Impact Study for Belfair Sewer System & Puget Sound Industrial Center SouthKitsap's southern neighbor, Mason County and the Economic Development Council of Mason County, in partnership with KEDA, has released a Request for Proposals for an Economic Impact Study of the Belfair Sewer System and Puget Sound Industrial Center South.Proposals are due October 30, 2025.  👉 View the full RFP here: https://masonedc.org/news/rfp-economic-impact-study-belfairThe Mason County Economic Development Council (MasonEDC), in partnership with the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct an Economic Impact Study of the Belfair Sewer System and the southern...

Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) is $700 million total / Task order range is approximately $100,000 to $200,000,000N44255-25-R-1504, Waterfront (WF) MACC --Date: June 12 2025 --Time: 1000-1130 PDT--Location: U.S. Naval Undersea Museum, 1 Garnett Way, Keyport, WA 98345--Virtual/Teams information will be included in the solicitationVIEW DETAILS ON SAM.GOVOfferors must register prior to the conference date via email Submission to blake.m.bieber.civ@us.navy.mil and liz.m.rodriguez-vega.civ@us.navy.mil, with a copy to jodus.d.hortin.civ@us.navy.mil.Pre-registration email should include: 1) Participants organization; 2) Last Name; 3) First Name; 4) Email address; and 5) Whether the attendee will be participating in-person or virtually.No badging is required at this facility. Parking is located adjacent...

PHASE 2 Solicitation is Live Now!Administrative, Warehouse, Industrial, and Laydown Space Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, WASHINGTON Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEASYSCOM) Offers Due: May 26, 2025 11:59 pm HSTProduct Service Code: X1GZ - LEASE/RENTAL OF OTHER WAREHOUSE BUILDINGSNAICS Code: 493110 - General Warehousing and StoragePlace of Performance: Bremerton , WAVIEW ON SAM.GOV The Department of the Navy (DoN), on behalf of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific, is issuing this Phase 2 of Solicitation for Offers (SFO) LI-14174. Offers must be received no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on Monday, May 26th, 2025 at 11:59...

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Notice of Funding Opportunity and Request for Proposals (NOFO/RFP).WSDOT is pleased to announce the following program updates: December 12 NEVI Huddle SessionWSDOT is inviting Small Businesses Enterprises, Public Works Small Enterprises, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses, and Veteran Enterprises currently certified at the state and/or federal level to a huddle session, on December 12, from 11:00AM-noon.NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE (NEVI) NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSPlease register to attend the huddle session and complete the registration form.During the 1-hour huddle, WSDOT will present information on our partnering tool initiative and provide resources that smaller businesses...

The Department of the Navy is considering leasing several properties within approximately forty miles of Bremerton: Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Northwest, in support of the Department of the Navy (“DON” or “Government”), is seeking information on available properties that can be made available to meet several requirements. The DON is also open to proposed solutions or alternative project ideas to meet the current real estate needs. Responders are encouraged to complete and submit a response to this Request for Interest (“RFI”) in support of their proposed facility, land, project renovation, redevelopment, and/or other ideas/concepts no later than November 24, 2023...

KEDA Releases RFP for Child Care Business Toolkit ConsultantSilverdale, WA – The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified consultant or consulting team to develop a comprehensive Child Care Business Toolkit to support the expansion of licensed child care capacity in Kitsap County.The Toolkit will serve as a practical guide for individuals and organizations seeking to open, expand, or convert child care facilities, with an emphasis on infant and toddler care.Scope of WorkThe selected consultant will develop a provider-facing Toolkit that includes:A step-by-step roadmap from exploration through launchLicensing and pre-licensing guidance, including...