The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Engineering and Life Cycle Engineering Support for the LHA 8 and LHA 9 Class Amphibious Assault Ships, with the contract expected to be awarded on a sole source basis to Huntington Ingalls Incorporated in Pascagoula, Mississippi. This procurement aims to secure technical data and material services essential for ship construction and maintenance, building upon previous contracts related to these classes of ships. The unique qualifications and experience of Ingalls Shipbuilding make them the sole source for this requirement, and interested parties seeking subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to reach out directly to Ingalls. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Danielle Dyer at danielle.m.dyer3.civ@us.navy.mil or Elizabeth Feliciano at elizabeth.feliciano-hernandez.civ@us.navy.mil.