USS BOXER (LHD 4) FY27 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) Request for Proposal (RFP)
Overview
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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 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has issued solicitation N0002426R4428 for the USS BOXER (LHD 4) FY27 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA). This opportunity seeks a highly capable contractor for extensive maintenance, modernization, and repair on the West Coast. The procurement is not set-aside for small business due to its complexity and magnitude. Proposals are due May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This SRA involves a combination of maintenance, modernization, and repair activities for the USS BOXER (LHD 4). The work requires a contractor with substantial facilities, including a capable pier, and human resources to manage and integrate multiple areas of ship maintenance. The scope includes:
- General Information: Coast-wide (West Coast) competition, estimated 255,308 man-days for maintenance and 68,649 for modernization.
- Facility Requirements: Specifics for pier length, electrical capacity, compressed air, potable water, sea water, and sewage disposal.
- Modernization: Integrated production schedule, involving structural welding, cabling, piping, electrical, and ventilation trades. Key items include Propulsion and Auxiliary Control System (PACS), Ballast and Damage Control, Salinity Mod, NAB-Armory modernization, CANES CTU, 3MC Integration, FAS A-FRAM Boom replacement, 400 HZ SSFC Distribution, and Main Boiler Rear Refractory/Casing Upgrade.
- Maintenance: Hull Structure (sea valves, watertight doors, superstructure), Propulsion Plant (boiler inspections, MRG L/O heaters, rudder seals, pumps, blowers), Electric Plant and Distribution Equipment, Command and Surveillance, Auxiliary Systems (insulation, compressors, piping, pumps), Outfit and Furnishings, and Armament (RSLs, Cargo Weapons Elevators). Specific tasks include ballast, fuel oil, CHT, and potable water tank repairs, propulsion shafting, and rudder inspections.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Single Award)
- Set-Aside: None (Not set-aside for small business)
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 2, 2026
- Anticipated Award: August 2026
- SRA Start: February 2027
- SRA Completion: October 2028
Amendments
- A0005: Updated Section L.III.A.1 Ship Check date deadline for the sister ship USS ESSEX from April 1, 2026, to April 10, 2026.
- A0004: Updated Section L.V.A.6 Inter-port Differential and released responses to Gate 2 Bidders Questions.
- A0003: Updated Section L.III.B website and reference request links.
- A0002: Incorporated Errata 1 to Att. J-1 Work Package, updated Att. J-3, J-4, J-8, J-9, J-10, and released responses to Gate 1 Bidders Questions.
- A0001: Updated Section L.III.A Ship Check dates and Section L.III.B.3 website link for requesting Missing, Restricted, and Proprietary references.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov. To access applicable CDRLs, J-, and S- attachments, provide a written request with your company's SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to Contract Specialist Kevin Becker (kevin.r.becker2.civ@us.navy.mil) and Contracting Officer Paul Kang (paul.k.kang.civ@us.navy.mil). Attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE.