Construction of FF(X) Frigates

SOL #: N00024-26-R-2307Pre-SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVSEA HQ
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Pascagoula, MS

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Combat Ships And Landing Vessels (1905)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 25, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 9, 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 Department of the Navy (NAVSEA HQ) has issued a Presolicitation indicating its intent to contract on a sole-source basis with Huntington Ingalls Industries-Ingalls Shipbuilding for the Construction of two FF(X) Frigates. This effort covers all necessary activities to construct and deliver the first two FF(X) frigates. While a sole-source award is anticipated, all responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement for agency consideration. Responses are due April 9, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity encompasses all efforts required for the construction and delivery of two FF(X)-class frigates. FF(X) frigates are new small blue-water surface combatants designed to complement larger platforms within a bimodal/high-low fleet architecture. Key efforts include:

  • Pre-construction planning
  • Shipyard preparation
  • Material procurement
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Testing
  • Sea trials
  • Systems integration
  • Provisioned item orders

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source Intent)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: April 9, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
  • Published: March 25, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Pascagoula, MS, United States

Evaluation

In accordance with FAR 6.103-1, the Navy intends to solicit from only Ingalls Shipbuilding due to their unique and highly specialized capabilities. However, the agency will consider capability statements, proposals, or quotations from all responsible sources.

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

Kurt BoylesPRIMARY
kurt.r.boyles.civ@us.navy.mil
Spencer RiceSECONDARY
Spencer.E.Rice5.civ@us.navy.mil

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