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See original Kitsap Sun Story by Pei-yu LinThe Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton is set for one of its biggest upgrades in decades: a new multi-mission dry dock to handle modern carriers and submarines. Much of the yard’s infrastructure dates back to the early 1900s, and this project is part of the Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) to modernize facilities across the nation.What’s Being ProposedThe Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) outlines two options:Alternative 2 (Preferred): Build on the east side at the site of Dry Dock 3. This would replace several piers, add new wharves, and expand facilities...

The Draft EIS is now available for public review and input during a 45-day comment period through Sept. 3,public meeting scheduled for Aug. 7.SILVERDALE, Wash. — The U.S. Navy has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with the construction of a new dry dock and associated waterfront infrastructure improvements at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton (NBK-Bremerton) and at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor (NBK-Bangor) in Washington state.The Navy requests and welcomes public input on the environmental analysis presented in the Draft EIS and on the project's potential to affect historic properties pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.In the Draft EIS, the Navy is proposing to construct a new multi-mission dry dock that is capable of supporting Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers at PSNS & IMF.The Navy is proposing...

By Ben Hutto, PSNS & IMF Pubic AffairsPuget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility hopes to hire about 1,500 new employees across a variety of skills, trades and specialties, for both entry-level and journey-level, full-time Federal positions, through a two-day hiring fair, August 9-10, at the Kitsap Conference Center in downtown Bremerton, Washington.The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.PSNS & IMF is seeking people with a variety of skillsets and experience levels, including applicants with no previous trade skills or experience. Those interested in applying for Federal jobs at the command should bring...

NAVFAC NW issues solication for Warehouse and Outside Lay-down Space PSNS & IMFProduct Service Code: X1GZ - LEASE/RENTAL OF OTHER WAREHOUSE BUILDINGSView solicitation for full detailsNAICS Code: 5311 - Lessors of Real EstatePlace of Performance: Bremerton , WA 98312Original Date Offers Due:  Jun 24, 2024 12:00 pm PDTThe Department of the Navy seeks to award a one-year lease, with nine (9) one-year renewal options near Bremerton, Washington. This SFO is offered to address three separate space requirements. Requirement A is for approximately 60,000, Requirement B is for approximately 12,828, and Requirement C is for approximately 213,966 (206,910 for Outdoor Fenced Laydown Yard and...

Reposted from NAVSEA Command By Max Maxfield PSNS & IMF Public AffairsBREMERTON, Wash.  –  The Program Executive Officer for the U.S. Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program visited Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington, May 6-7, 2024, for waterfront and project briefs, and to meet with the PSNS Division for the program.Mark Edelson is the PEO for Industrial Infrastructure. PEO II is responsible for overseeing the cost, schedule and performance of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, commonly known as SIOP. Edelson oversees PMO 555, which is the program executing the optimization of the naval shipyards.During his...

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...