USS AMERICA (LHA 6) FY26 DSRA A00021 Redacted J&A
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC), has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition to add critical new work items to an existing contract (N00024-25-C-4404) with National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO). This action supports the USS America (LHA 6) Fiscal Year 2026 Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) in San Diego, CA. The J&A covers an HPAC Air End Overhaul and a NSSMS Mk 57 Min-Mod Upgrade, both deemed essential and urgent. This is a justification for a sole-source award, not a solicitation for proposals. Public comments on this J&A are due by May 30, 2026.
Purpose of J&A
This document justifies the sole-source modification of an existing contract with NASSCO for two critical work items on the USS America (LHA 6). The rationale is based on urgent and compelling requirements that preclude full and open competition, citing statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.
Scope of Work
The J&A covers the incorporation of two new work items into the USS America's FY26 DSRA:
- High Pressure Air Compressor (HPAC) Air End Overhaul (Work Item 551-51-001): This is a mandatory prerequisite for starting the ship's main engines and is a critical path item for the availability. The work is scheduled from April 2026 through July 2026.
- NSSMS Mk 57 MOD 16 Min-Mod Upgrade and AIT Support Service (Work Item 980-90-003): This upgrade is critical for the ship's self-defense capabilities against modern anti-ship missile threats. This work must be completed by the C5ILO Key Event/Milestone on February 18, 2027, with an estimated duration of 315 days.
Contract Details
- Existing Contract: N00024-25-C-4404
- Contractor: National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO)
- Contracting Activity: Naval Sea Systems Command, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (N55236)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for these specific work items.
- Period of Performance: The USS America (LHA 6) FY26 DSRA began November 20, 2025, with a Delivery Date of July 19, 2027. Specific work item durations are noted above.
- Estimated Value: Funding is provided by FY25 OPN (TYCOM funded) and FY26 OPN (IWS12 funded). Specific total estimated value is redacted.
Rationale for Sole Source
Full and open competition was deemed infeasible due to:
- Limited Time Window: The work must be completed within narrow, inflexible "windows of opportunity" during the integrated production schedule.
- Schedule Risk: A standard competitive procurement would cause unacceptable delays, jeopardizing the overall delivery schedule and impacting the ship's operational readiness and deployment.
- Sole Responsible Source: NASSCO is identified as the only responsible source capable of performing this work within the required timeframe due to their control over the worksite and integrated schedule, and as the original awardee of the main contract.
Set-Aside
None (Sole Source Justification). This is a justification for a sole-source award, not a competitive solicitation.
Additional Notes
The need for the HPAC overhaul was discovered during the availability's execution. Lessons learned will be circulated to prevent similar urgent, sole-source actions in the future. Future requirements for the NSSMS Mk 57 upgrade type of work will be competed fully and openly, if appropriate.