USS AMERICA (LHA 6) FY26 DSRA A00018 Redacted J&A_RCC 177N
Overview
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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 SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER, has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source contract action. This action is to add a New Work Item (980-90-088) to the existing contract N00024-25-C-4404 with National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) for the USS America (LHA 6) Fiscal Year 2026 Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA). This is not a solicitation for proposals.
Scope of Work
The new work item, 980-90-088, involves the installation of replacement rack and General Services (GENSER) hardware for the ship's Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. This critical modernization, ShipAlt LHA6-96485K, is a mandatory ship alteration required prior to the USS America's deployment.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (modification to existing contract)
- Funding: FY26 OPN (IWS12 funded)
- Period of Performance: The USS America (LHA 6) FY26 DSRA began November 20, 2025, with a Delivery Date of July 19, 2027. The specific installation for this work item is required from February through March 2026, with follow-on work and testing through July 2027.
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA
- Published Date: May 18, 2026
Evaluation
This document serves as a justification for a sole source award under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) due to urgent and compelling circumstances. It is not a solicitation for proposals. The rationale for urgency is based on a narrow installation window (March 1, 2026 - April 15, 2026) that is critical for sequencing with other work during the dry-dock period. Delays would significantly impact the ship's availability completion and deployment schedule, leading to substantial costs and operational risks. The original contract was awarded competitively, and future actions will aim for full and open competition where appropriate.
Additional Notes
This work is critical for the USS America to fulfill its primary power projection mission. Delays to this installation would halt progress for other contractors working on sequenced tasks. The government's minimum needs have been certified as complete and accurate.