SHIPPINGPORT (ARDM)-4 - Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) Operation and Maintenance
Overview
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PSC
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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 has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract for the Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) Operation and Maintenance of the SHIPPINGPORT (ARDM-4) floating dry dock in Groton, CT. The initial award is valued at $10,610,029, with options that could bring the cumulative value to $57,087,819. This award was made on a sole-source basis.
Scope of Work
GDEB will be responsible for the operation, protection, and maintenance of the ARDM-4 floating dry dock at Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE), New London. This critical work supports the return of mission-ready submarines to the Fleet and involves specialized radiological work associated with U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants, requiring specific nuclear qualification and Navy certification.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, Level-of-Effort (CPFF-LOE)
- Duration: One 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods
- Anticipated Period of Performance: May 2026 through May 2031
- Initial Award Value: $10,610,029
- Cumulative Value (with options): $57,087,819
- Funding: Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&MN) appropriations
- Award Date: April 7, 2026 (based on published date)
Justification for Sole-Source
This contract was awarded non-competitively under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing only one responsible source. Market research, including a sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov on September 16, 2024, and a pre-solicitation notice on January 29, 2025, identified GDEB as the only contractor capable of meeting the Navy's unique requirements for nuclear qualification and Navy certification for this specialized work. Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News (HII-NNS), initially considered, did not respond to the sources sought notice.
Additional Notes
This is a follow-on contract to N00024-21-C-4311. NAVSEA currently has no plans to compete future contracts for these specific supplies and services.