USS AMERICA (LHA-6) OEM Underwater Hull Preservation
ID: N5523626R0002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYSOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CENTERSAN DIEGO, CA, 92136-5205, USA

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

PSC

PAINTS, DOPES, VARNISHES, AND RELATED PRODUCTS (8010)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0e6eb3885dcb4885924612972802af47/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the underwater hull preservation of the USS AMERICA (LHA-6) at NASSCO San Diego. The procurement seeks original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to provide paint, coatings, preservation products, and engineering/technical services, ensuring compliance with the Navy Paint Warranty and requiring personnel with specific qualifications as outlined in the Work Statement. This contract is critical for maintaining the operational readiness and longevity of naval vessels, with a firm-fixed price structure under NAICS code 325510, Paint and Coating Manufacturing. Interested vendors should contact Alisha Bloor at alisha.r.bloor.civ@us.navy.mil or Cindy Wong at cindy.p.wong2.civ@us.navy.mil for further details, with the anticipated start date for work set for February 16, 2026.

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