USS SAMPSON (DDG 102) Hull Preservation
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Department of the Navy's Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) Everett is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified paint Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for Underwater Hull Preservation with Paint on the USS SAMPSON (DDG 102). This effort includes providing paint, coatings, preservation products, and engineering/technical services. The anticipated start date is July 6, 2026, with the vessel dry-docked in Seattle, WA. Responses are due by May 21, 2026, at 12:30 PM PST.
Opportunity Details
This is a market research effort in anticipation of a potential future procurement program, likely a Firm Fixed-Price contract. PSNS & IMF Everett is particularly interested in determining small business capability and interest. The applicable NAICS code is 325510 – Paint and Coating Manufacturing (small business size standard: 1,000 employees). An anticipated Request for Quote (RFQ) release date is on or around May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing preservation products and technical services for U.S. Navy ships. Key aspects include:
- Preservation Products: Supply U.S.-manufactured paint, coatings, and preservation products compliant with U.S. federal, state, and local VOC limits, specialized for marine applications, and meeting the attached Navy Paint Warranty. Products must be NAVSEA approved, have a minimum 50% shelf life at delivery, and adhere to specific packaging and compatibility standards. Prohibited substances include lead, zinc chromate, coal tar epoxy, and tributyltin.
- Technical Services: Provide technical support, field service technical representation, and technical evaluation/troubleshooting from a paint OEM. Personnel must meet minimum qualifications, such as NACE Level III or SSPC PCI Level 3 certification, with substitutions requiring government approval.
- Specific Requirements: Includes a twelve (12) year antifouling, underwater hull, and boot top coating system, with surface preparation standards like "Near White Metal."
- Deliverables: Weekly Outstanding Item Reports, final availability reports, hull condition reports, and various inspection/inventory reports.
Place of Performance
The primary place of performance is the Contractor's Dry-dock Facility in Seattle, WA, for availability support. Deliveries of products are to San Diego, CA, with additional availability support in Everett, WA.
Submission Requirements
Interested companies should submit a letter of interest, on company letterhead, including:
- Company name, POC, telephone, mailing address, and email.
- A brief description of company capabilities related to the draft Statement of Work.
- Answers to six specific questions: OEM status, business size/type (including small business categories), company website, relevant past performance (within three years), ability to provide product and manufacturing guarantee, and historical experience with U.S. Navy ships. Responses are limited to 5 pages and must be emailed to Masada Younker (masada.d.younker.civ@us.navy.mil) and Adrienne Larcom (adrienne.j.larcom.civ@us.navy.mil) with the subject line: "USS SAMPSON (DDG 102) OEM U/W Hull Preservation w/Paint SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE."
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and market research purposes; it is not a request for proposal or a commitment by the Government. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, and the Government will not pay for any effort expended in response to this notice. Future information will be posted on SAM.gov.