Nuclear-Powered Submarine Material Harvesting and Refurbishment
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 Department of the Navy (NAVSEA HQ) is conducting a Sources Sought for Nuclear-Powered Submarine Material Harvesting and Refurbishment. This market research aims to identify industry capabilities for a potential future Multiple-Award Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). Responses are due by March 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
The Navy seeks to determine industry interest and capability in harvesting and refurbishing systems, components, and subcomponents from nuclear-powered submarines. Harvesting will occur at various Naval Shipyards and Submarine Bases (e.g., NNSY, PSNS, PHNSY, PNSY, TRFKB, TRFB, SUBASE New London, NBPL), with refurbishment at contractor facilities. The scope includes:
- Reutilization: Cleaning, inspection, re-configuration, and re-certification of harvested material (full-up units, modules, LRUs) to meet performance standards, including SUBSAFE requirements.
- Repair: Fault isolation, diagnosis, component removal/replacement, mechanical repair, and module repair to restore serviceable condition.
- Refurbishment: Actions to bring damaged but repairable units, modules, and LRUs to Ready for Issue (RFI) serviceable operating condition (Condition Code A or B), including cleaning, damage assessment, component refurbishment/replacement, reassembly, alignment, and painting.
- Obsolescence Management: Providing solutions for obsolete components, including reverse engineering, technical reports, data packages, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), requiring Government approval for manufacturing.
The requirements are categorized into two tiers:
- Lot 1: Critical Systems: Encompasses work under NAVSEA Note 5000 (e.g., SUBSAFE, SFCC, FBW SCS, DSS-SOC), where a single failure could lead to loss of a submarine and crew. Contractors must possess specific capabilities and experience to comply with these stringent requirements.
- Lot 2: Non-Critical: Includes all work not covered under Lot 1, such as habitability spaces, non-propulsion auxiliary systems, and general structural repairs.
Contract Details
The Navy is considering a MAC IDIQ with a five-year base ordering period and five additional option years. Delivery orders will be competed among IDIQ awardees. The contract will include rolling admissions provisions, allowing for annual competitions to add new contractors. Awardees will be responsible for traceability and accountability of Government Furnished Material (GFM) until delivery of refurbished items.
Submission Requirements
Interested sources must submit written information (not exceeding 10 pages) electronically to the listed points of contact by the response date. Responses should include:
- Company Information (legal name, address, POC, business size, socio-economic status, CAGE, UEI, NAICS).
- Core Capabilities, Facilities, Equipment, and Workforce (specifically addressing Lot 1 Critical Systems qualifications, harvesting/reutilization/repair, obsolescence management, testing/recertification, technical data, quality management, and key personnel qualifications).
- Past Performance & Experience (up to three examples of similar projects within the last 5 years).
- Data Rights and Limitations.
- Teaming and Small Business Participation plans.
Key Dates
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 11, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research and planning purposes only. It is not a request for proposals and does not guarantee a future solicitation. Respondents are responsible for all costs associated with their submissions.