USS AMERICA (LHA-6) Equipment removal/Alteration Installation Team Support Service Sources Sought
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 Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC), a sub-tier of the Department of the Navy, has issued a Sources Sought notice for equipment removal and Alteration Installation Team (AIT) Support Services for the USS AMERICA (LHA-6). This market research aims to identify industry capabilities for a repair project on an LHA Class ship. Responses are due by January 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
SWRMC is seeking information from companies capable of providing:
- Equipment removal from the LHA Class ship.
- Alteration Installation Team Support Service.
- Temporary space and moving materials on and off board the LHA Class ship.
- Temporary services and office space. The applicable NAICS code is 336611 Ship Building and Repairing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (FAR 15.201)
- Set-Aside: None specified, but SWRMC is particularly interested in small business capability and interest.
- Response Due: January 23, 2026
- Published: January 8, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA
Submission Requirements
Interested companies should submit a notice of interest on company letterhead, limited to 5 pages. The submission must include:
- Company name, telephone, mailing address, and email for a point of contact.
- A brief description of the company and its ability to perform the required services.
- Answers to specific questions regarding business size (small or large) under NAICS 336611 (1,250 employees or less for small business). If small, specify type (e.g., 8(a), women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned). Submissions should be emailed to Trashon Herndon (Trashon.J.Herndon.civ@us.navy.mil) and Saul Ramos (Saul.a.ramos2.civ@us.navy.mil) with the subject "LHA CLASS SHIP: Equipment removal/Alteration Installation Team Sources Sought Notice".
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research and is not a request for proposal or a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in response to this announcement. All information provided will be treated as business sensitive.