SSC Advance Skirts Systems
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, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Panama City Division, has issued a presolicitation notice for the procurement of Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Advance Skirts Systems. The Government intends to establish two follow-on Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with two specific small business concerns. Responses are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the fabrication of SSC flexible skirt systems. Key technical requirements include:
- Adherence to Amphibious Craft, Air Cushion Project Peculiar Document No. 802-6336529E (Skirt Material Characteristics and Requirements).
- Adherence to Landing Craft, Air Cushion Project Peculiar Document NO. 802-6336530C (Skirt Fabrication Procedures).
- Manufacturing must be performed in accordance with NSWC PCD drawings, which are subject to export restrictions and limited to DoD contractors.
- Materials and processes are subject to approval by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Multiple Award IDIQ (Follow-on)
- Set-Aside: Limited to two identified small business concerns
- Response Due: February 23, 2026
- Published: February 9, 2026
- Approved Sources: Avon Engineered Fabrications LLC (CAGE 66618) and SMR Acquisition LLC (CAGE 0ACH0)
Evaluation
This procurement is conducted under other than full and open competition per FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii). Evaluation is based on the unique capabilities of the approved sources who have successfully completed first article testing and qualification programs under previous contracts (N61331-14-D-0021 and N61331-14-D-0022). NAVSEA does not anticipate approving or reprocessing new first article submissions for this requirement.
Additional Notes
Access to technical drawings does not constitute approval to manufacture. Distribution of technical data is restricted to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD Contractors only.