ContractSpecial Notice

Intent to Sole Source Seawolf HPAC

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Response Deadline
May 11, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, within the Department of the Navy, is seeking an OEM to support a sole-source firm fixed-price award for Seawolf HPAC work. The scope covers the air end overhaul of the No. 2 High Pressure Air Compressor and shipboard testing on a Seawolf-class submarine, including required materials, travel, technical representatives, and project reporting. The work is to follow OEM specifications and strict work controls, with compliance for nuclear work prohibitions, minimum Confidential clearance access to Restricted Data and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, and coordination with the COR and Ship’s Force at the engine room site in Silverdale, Washington. The period of performance is estimated for May 2026 through June 2026, and the government will consider clear and convincing capability documentation from interested parties in deciding whether to compete the requirement. Written responses are due by 11 May 2026 at 12:00 p.m. PST by email to Gabrielle Guerrero, with the subject line referencing the intent to sole source for N4523A26Q0812 Seawolf HPAC, and respondents must be registered in SAM.

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
SOW2Hpac redacted.pdf
PDF310 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to perform an Air End Overhaul of the No. 2 High Pressure Air Compressor (HPAC) and conduct shipboard testing on a Seawolf class submarine for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF). The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, travel, and technical representatives to perform the overhaul in the engine room, adhering to OEM specifications. Key requirements include strict work controls, adherence to nuclear work prohibitions, and mandatory security clearances (minimum Confidential) for access to Restricted Data, including Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI and U-NNPI). The contractor must also comply with safety regulations, participate in arrival and safety briefs, and coordinate all activities with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Ship’s Force. Deliverables include various reports, such as a preliminary overhaul inspection, an Acceptance Test Report, and a Completion Report. The government will supply services such as oil and coolant replenishment, laydown areas, and equipment transportation.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 11, 2025
expiryArchive DateMay 26, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMF

Point of Contact

Name
Gabrielle Guerrero

Place of Performance

Silverdale, Washington, UNITED STATES

Official Sources