USS BOXER (LHD 4) FY27 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) Sources Sought

SOL #: N0002426R4428Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Non Nuclear Ship Repair (West) Ship Repair (Including Overhauls And Conversions) Performed On. Non Nuclear Propelled And Nonpropelled Ships West Of The 108th Meridian (J999)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/59ea79d3799d4a6ab2c2d48ffa8bb914/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 7, 2026

Last Updated

May 15, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 22, 2026, 9:00 PM

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) is soliciting proposals (RFP N0002426R4428) for the FY27 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) of the USS BOXER (LHD 4). This comprehensive availability includes maintenance, modernization, and repair work, requiring a highly capable contractor with substantial facilities on the West Coast. Proposals are due May 19, 2026, at 1500 EDT.

Scope of Work

This SRA encompasses extensive maintenance, modernization, and repair for the USS BOXER (LHD 4). The work is anticipated to involve approximately 255,308 man-days for maintenance and 68,649 man-days for modernization. Key areas include:

Hull Structure: Sea valves, watertight doors, superstructure, ballast, fuel oil, CHT, and potable water tank repairs.
Propulsion Plant: Boiler inspections, MRG L/O heaters, rudder seals, pumps, blowers, propulsion shafting, and rudder inspections.
Electric Plant & Distribution: Electrical systems and associated equipment.
Auxiliary Systems: Insulation, compressors, piping, and pumps.
Modernization: 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.
Facility Requirements: Contractors must possess capable pier facilities (for LHD class ships) and human resources to manage multiple areas of ship maintenance, repair, and modernization.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFP N0002426R4428)
Contract Type: Single award, single contract.
Set-Aside: This procurement is not set-aside for small business due to the complexity, magnitude, and duration of the requirement.
Proposal Due Date: May 19, 2026, at 1500 EDT (as per Amendment A0010).
Anticipated Award: August 2026.
SRA Start Date: February 2027.
Expected Completion: October 2028.
Place of Performance: West Coast (coast-wide basis).

Submission & Contact

Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov. The solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE.gov. Potential offerors must monitor PIEE.gov and SAM.gov for the solicitation and any amendments. To access applicable CDRLs, J- and S- attachments, a written request including your company's SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number must be sent to:

Contract Specialist: Kevin Becker (kevin.r.becker2.civ@us.navy.mil)
Contracting Officer: Paul Kang (paul.k.kang.civ@us.navy.mil) These attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE.