The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is conducting a sources sought announcement for the FY26 Depot Modernization Period (DMP) of the USS FORREST SHERMAN (DDG 98). This procurement aims to identify industry capabilities and interest in performing extensive dry-dock and pier-side maintenance, repair, and modernization work, scheduled from February 2, 2026, to April 26, 2027. The project is critical for maintaining naval readiness, involving approximately 70,000 man-days for maintenance and 15,000 for modernization, including upgrades to key systems and essential repairs across various ship components. Interested companies must submit their letters of interest by 4 PM Local Time on January 30, 2025, to the designated contacts, Courtney Schlusser and Meghan Walsh, with further details available in the sources sought announcement.