USS BOXER (LHD 4) FY27 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) Request for Proposal (RFP)
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 to perform extensive maintenance, modernization, and repair on the West Coast. The procurement is Unrestricted / Full and Open Competition, as market research indicated insufficient small business capacity. Proposals are due May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This SRA involves a significant combination of maintenance, modernization, and repair activities for the USS BOXER (LHD 4), requiring a contractor with substantial facilities, including a capable pier, and human resources. The work is to be performed on a coast-wide basis on the West Coast.
Key anticipated work, as detailed in Enclosure (1), includes:
- Maintenance: Hull structure (sea valves, watertight doors, superstructure, ballast/fuel/CHT/potable water tank repair), Propulsion Plant (boiler inspections, MRG L/O heaters, rudder seals, pumps, blowers, propulsion shafting/rudder inspection), Electric Plant and Distribution Equipment, Command and Surveillance, Auxiliary Systems (insulation, compressors, piping, pumps), Outfit and Furnishings, and Armament (RSLs, Cargo Weapons Elevators).
- 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. The estimated man-days are 255,308 for maintenance and 68,649 for modernization.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single award contract.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted / Full and Open Competition (not set-aside for small business).
- Proposal Due: May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.
- Anticipated Award: August 2026.
- SRA Period: February 2027 to October 2028.
- Published: March 31, 2026 (latest amendment A0004).
Submission & Access
The solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE.gov. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov. Potential offerors must request access to all applicable CDRLs, J- and S- attachments by providing a written request, including their 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). These attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE. Multiple amendments (A0001-A0004) have been released, updating various sections and providing responses to bidder questions.