Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program
ID: N00024-26-R-4316Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

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Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

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COMBAT SHIPS AND LANDING VESSELS (1905)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is seeking proposals for the maintenance, modernization, product improvements, and design support for the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program assets. This procurement aims to provide essential services including maintenance availability planning, host submarine interface equipment, Field Change design, inspections, repairs, and engineering support for the DDS, which is critical for supporting various Special Operating Forces missions. The anticipated contract will be a full and open competition, structured as a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract with a base year and four option years, totaling 60 months if all options are exercised. Interested offerors should monitor the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and www.SAM.gov for the solicitation expected to be released around June 2025, and may contact Christiana Sapp or Cara Poole for further information.

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