Sources Sought Notice for USS AMERICA (LHA 6) FY26 DSRA
ID: N00024-25-R-4404Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

NON-NUCLEAR SHIP REPAIR (WEST) (J999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7f37c7c31c4e4547a46b2fb7f9f26263/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is preparing to solicit proposals for the FY26 USS AMERICA (LHA 6) Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA), which is expected to span approximately 23 months from November 2025 to October 2027. The procurement aims to ensure that the USS AMERICA is mission-ready and maintains a satisfactory condition of readiness following the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Availability, which will involve comprehensive labor, supervision, production, testing, and quality assurance for ship maintenance, repair, and modernization. This contract is critical for sustaining naval capabilities and will be competed on a coast-wide basis, as it exceeds the 10-month threshold for limiting competition to the homeport. Interested contractors should monitor the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and www.Sam.gov for the solicitation, anticipated to be issued around January 9, 2025, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact James Thomas at james.c.thomas118.civ@us.navy.mil or Brian Romano at brian.c.romano.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Enclosure (1) - (LHA) Sources Sought for USS AMERICA (LHA 6).pdf
    The document outlines the anticipated work for the USS AMERICA (LHA 6) during its Fiscal Year 2026 Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) on the West Coast. It estimates approximately 90,000 man-days for maintenance and 10,000 for modernization. The expected maintenance tasks encompass repairs on the hull structure, propulsion plant, electric plant, and auxiliary systems, including inspection, cleaning, and condition-based repairs of various components. Key modernization efforts involve upgrading command and surveillance systems, structural enhancements, and improvements to the ship's armament and systems. The contractor must coordinate an integrated production schedule with various stakeholders and manage resources effectively. The vast scope of work requires specialized trades such as welding, cabling, and electrical work. This initiative highlights the government's commitment to maintaining and modernizing naval capabilities while ensuring the ship meets operational readiness and safety standards.
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