The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is conducting market research for the establishment of Multi-Ship Sustainment Partnerships (MSSP) aimed at enhancing the maintenance and repair of DDG-51 Class ships in Norfolk, VA, and San Diego, CA. The MSSP initiative seeks to create long-term maintenance contracts by grouping the Navy's DDG-51 Class ships into clusters of 3 to 6 vessels, allowing industry partners to compete for continuous and short-term maintenance work, thereby improving fleet readiness and providing stability to the industrial base. Interested companies are required to submit a notice of interest by January 16, 2026, detailing their capabilities, past performance, and responses to specific inquiries regarding their business size and operational capacity. For further information, companies can contact CDR Luis Escobar at luis.c.escobar.mil@us.navy.mil or LT RaeChaun Edwards at raechaun.a.edwards.mil@us.navy.mil.