Naval Support Facility Indian Head Shoreline Restoration 4B6-1 2

The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Washington (NAVFAC Washington) has released a funding opportunity announcement numbered N40080-25-2-0001 for a cooperative agreement to support shoreline restoration activities at the Naval Support Facility Indian Head (NSFIH) in Charles County, Maryland. The facility, established in 1890, is a long-standing naval installation currently managed by the Naval Support Activity South Potomac. It plays a significant role in research, development, and operational support to multiple branches of the U.S. military. The facility's proximity to the Potomac River and its history of ordnance testing have led to environmental concerns, including shoreline erosion and water quality degradation. This funding opportunity seeks proposals for restoring approximately 500 linear feet of shoreline within Reach 4B6 of the facility. Restoration efforts will involve structural and ecological interventions, including living shorelines, boulder toes, sand and gravel fill, filter cloth, native plantings, and headland structures. These measures aim to control erosion, reduce nonpoint source pollution, and enhance water quality before runoff reaches the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. The project aligns with broader federal and state environmental goals, including the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint and Executive Order 13508, which calls for protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. The cooperative agreement will be supported through Operations & Maintenance (O&M) funds totaling $1,200,000, with the base award estimated at $1,149,534.76 and optional components amounting to $17,358.80. Only one award is anticipated, with an initial 18-month period of performance and potential extension up to 46 months if all options are exercised. All responsible non-profit entities, academic institutions, and state and local governments are eligible, whereas for-profit organizations are not. No cost sharing or matching is required. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 PM EDT on June 23, 2025. A site visit is scheduled for June 5, 2025, and all participants without a Common Access Card (CAC) must submit SECNAV Form 5512/1 by May 29, 2025. Pre-proposal inquiries must be submitted by June 11, 2025, using a specific PPI log format. Required documents include the SF-424, a technical proposal (Volume I), a detailed budget (Volume II), and additional forms as applicable. Proposals can be submitted via Grants.gov or email to the Contract Specialist. Applications will be evaluated based on technical/management approach, specialized experience, and cost. Proposals will be judged using a combined technical/risk rating methodology, and award decisions will consider best value to the government rather than solely lowest cost. Contact information for the NAVFAC Washington Contract Specialist and Technical Point of Contact is provided for support during the application process.