RFI 2: Sources Sought for Large Ship Repair Services at Naval Station Rota, Spain

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought

This RFI is issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella, on behalf of the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC). It serves as a follow-on to a previous Sources Sought Notice and aims to continue market research for large ship repair and maintenance services at Naval Station Rota, Spain. The primary goal is to share a draft Statement of Work (SOW) with industry to gather feedback, comments, and recommendations.

• This is NOT a solicitation. It is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue one.
• No proposals are being requested. The Government will not accept proposals or pay for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI.
• Site Visit Update: A previously considered site visit has been postponed and is now planned for the actual solicitation period, anticipated in December 2026.

Interested parties are invited to review the attached draft SOW and provide feedback on:

• Clarity, feasibility, and completeness of requirements.

• Potential challenges, risks, or barriers to performance.

• Industry best practices, innovative solutions, or alternative approaches.

• Realism of performance standards, reporting requirements, and contractor qualifications.

• Submit written feedback electronically to nelson.j.arias.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Clearly reference the SOW section and paragraph number for each comment or recommendation.

• A deadline for submission is specified in the notice.

1. Draft Statement of Work (SOW) - FDRMC Rota Program SOW (Revised 9-Jun-26).docx
2. Original Sources Sought Notice (For Historical Reference) - 2.03 N6817126RT003 SSN 260317.docx

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Detachment Rota, Spain, on behalf of Naval Sea Systems Command's (NAVSEA) Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) at Naval Station Rota, Spain. The purpose is to conduct market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing large ship repair, maintenance, overhaul, and related services for U.S. Navy vessels operating in the European and African theater. This is NOT a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are for market research and planning purposes only.

The government is seeking information on capabilities for the following services:

• Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) Repairs

• Combat Systems and Electronic Systems Maintenance

• Dry-docking Services and Facilities

• Specific availability types including SIAs, SRAs, CMAVs, WOO/EM, and Voyage Repair

• Ordnance Alterations (ORDALTs) and Temporary Alterations (TEMPALTs)

• Maintenance Assist Teams (MATs) / Alteration Installation Teams (AITs)

• Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Compliance, and Waste Management

• NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing)

• PSC Code: J998 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons & Floating Docks)

• Set-Aside: None anticipated at this time (Full and Open Competition)

• Place of Performance: Naval Station Rota, Cádiz Province, Spain and/or Alternate Sites

• Response Due Date: 6 April 2026, 2:00 PM Central European Time (CET)

• Submission Method: Electronically in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word (.docx) format to nelson.j.arias.civ@us.navy.mil

• Response Length: Maximum of 25 pages (excluding cover page, table of contents, and appendices).

• Responses will not be used as proposals, and no evaluation will be conducted.

• Full and Open Competition anticipated.

• Responses from non-U.S. companies, European defense firms, and international shipbuilders are encouraged.

• The notice details extensive questions for respondents covering company information, technical certifications, past performance, capability at Naval Station Rota, teaming arrangements, barriers, and acquisition strategy feedback.

• The government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing and submitting a response.

Sources Sought Notice / Market Research

This notice is issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Detachment Rota, Spain, on behalf of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to conduct market research. The government is seeking to identify qualified sources capable of providing large ship repair, maintenance, overhaul, and related services for U.S. Navy vessels operating in the European and African theater, specifically at or near Naval Station Rota, Spain. This notice is NOT a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded as a result of it. Responses will be used solely for market research and acquisition planning.

• Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) Repairs
• Combat Systems and Electronic Systems Maintenance
• Dry-docking Services and Facilities
• Surface Incremental Availabilities (SIAs)
• Selected Restricted Availabilities (SRAs)
• Continuous Maintenance Availabilities (CMAVs)
• Voyage Repairs and Emergent Maintenance (EM)
• Ordnance Alterations (ORDALTs) and Temporary Alterations (TEMPALTs)
• Maintenance Assist Teams (MATs) / Alteration Installation Teams (AITs)
• Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Compliance, and Waste Management

Naval Station Rota is a key U.S. Navy installation in Europe, serving as a critical logistics and maintenance hub. The installation currently homeports five Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, with a sixth planned, all requiring significant repair and maintenance services. Other U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, amphibious, and NATO allied vessels also utilize Rota's facilities.

• Interested parties should submit a written response (white paper/capability statement) addressing questions in Section 3.

• Responses are due by 6 April 2026, 2:00 PM CET.

• Submit responses electronically in PDF or .docx format to nelson.j.arias.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Responses are limited to 25 pages (excluding cover page, table of contents, and appendices).

• The government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.

• Foreign firms and non-U.S. entities are encouraged to respond.

• Company identity, business type, points of contact.

• Technical certifications and qualifications.

• Past performance with U.S. Navy and foreign/allied navies.

• Workforce size and trades.

• Capability to perform at Naval Station Rota, including physical presence and dry-docking capabilities.

• Rapid mobilization and multi-ship capacity.

• Combat systems maintenance experience.

• Security clearance capabilities.

• Spanish regulatory compliance experience.

• Strategy for local subcontracting.

• Teaming arrangements and alternative performance locations.

• Phased entry strategy for establishing a Rota presence.

• Identification of barriers and challenges (regulatory, workforce, facility, supply chain, security, financial, host nation, ITAR/Export Control).

• Acquisition strategy feedback, including contract type preference and recommended contract duration.

• Performance standards and recommended government-furnished resources.

Nelson Arias, Contracting Officer, +34 956 821 652