RFI/Sources Sought for US Navy Aircraft Carrier-specific Material and Repair Efforts
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 (NAVSEA HQ) is issuing a Sources Sought / RFI for US Navy Aircraft Carrier-specific Material and Repair Efforts. This notice seeks to identify sources capable of providing unique shipbuilder coded stock, specialized material, and routine/emergent repairs for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Responses are due February 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
NAVSEA is seeking capabilities for:
- Emergent Repair Work: Including responsiveness to urgent repair needs, potentially with pier-side berthing support.
- Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) and Repair: Rapid assessment and execution of battle damage repair efforts.
- Material Procurement: Streamlined acquisition of necessary materials and components, specifically unique nuclear-powered carrier-specific shipbuilder coded stock and specialized material not available through standard Navy channels, for emergent needs, and in limited quantities.
- Routine Maintenance and Modernization: Scheduled maintenance activities and implementation of modernization upgrades.
- Engineering Support: Provision of engineering services in support of repairs.
Respondents must control an inventory management system and a stock of parts, and possess the ability to obtain unique emergent parts and materials on a rapid response short turnaround basis. Orders may support Intermediate Maintenance Facilities, DLA, NAVSUP, SUPSHIP, and Naval Shipyards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Ordering Period (for potential BOAs): January 2027 – January 2032
- Set-Aside: None specified; NAVSEA is especially interested in determining small business capability and interest.
- Response Due: February 7, 2026, by 21:00 UTC
- Published: January 7, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested sources must submit written information electronically via email, including:
- Company name, physical address, CAGE code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), business size status (based on NAICS code), type of small business (if applicable), and approximate number of employees.
- Name, title, email address, and phone number for point(s) of contact.
- Description of experience buying Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier material and parts.
- Documentation of a robust supply chain organization.
- Ability to perform routine and emergent nuclear and non-nuclear work.
- Experience meeting Navy specific shipping and handling requirements for NAVSUP.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or a binding contract. The Government makes no representations that a solicitation will be issued and will not reimburse for any costs associated with providing a response. Information submitted may be used for procurement strategy development. Proprietary markings should be clearly indicated.