The Department of Defense, through the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center, is preparing to issue a presolicitation notice for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on the overhaul of the MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) hatches. Interested contractors must meet specific qualifications, including approval by the In Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) and a minimum of three years of experience with MK 41 VLS hatches, as outlined in NAVSEA Instruction 8394.2G. This contract is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of naval vessels equipped with the VLS, ensuring compliance with safety and design standards. The solicitation is expected to be available around April 1, 2025, and interested parties should provide their organizational details to the primary contacts, Vanessa Bouknight and Bernard Ciamarichello, via the provided email addresses.