USS BOXER (LHD 4) FY27 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) Request for Proposal (RFP)
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, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA HQ), is soliciting proposals for the USS BOXER (LHD 4) FY27 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA). This Unrestricted procurement seeks a highly capable contractor on the West Coast to perform extensive maintenance, modernization, and repair. The availability is scheduled from February 2027 to October 2028, with an anticipated single award in August 2026. Proposals are due May 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This SRA encompasses a significant combination of maintenance, modernization, and repair activities for the USS BOXER (LHD 4). The work requires substantial facilities, including a capable pier for the ship class, and human resources skilled in coordinating and integrating multiple areas of ship maintenance.
Key elements of the anticipated work include:
- Extensive Maintenance: Estimated at 255,308 man-days, covering Hull Structure (e.g., sea valves, watertight doors, ballast/fuel/CHT/potable water tank repair), Propulsion Plant (e.g., boiler inspections, rudder seals, shafting inspection), Electric Plant, Command and Surveillance, Auxiliary Systems, Outfit and Furnishings, and Armament.
- Significant Modernization: Estimated at 68,649 man-days, requiring an integrated production schedule. Key modernization items include Propulsion and Auxiliary Control System (PACS), Ballast and Damage Control, Salinity Mod, NAB-Armory modernization, CANES CTU, 3MC Integration, FAS A-FRAM Boom replacement, 400 HZ SSFC Distribution, and Main Boiler Rear Refractory/Casing Upgrade.
- Facility Requirements: Bidders must possess facilities with adequate pier length, electrical capacity, compressed air, potable water, sea water, and sewage disposal capabilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single award contract (Solicitation N0002426R4428)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (not set-aside for small business, per FAR 19.502-2(b))
- Proposal Due: May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Anticipated Award: August 2026
- Availability Period: February 2027 - October 2028
- Published: March 16, 2026
Submission & Access
The solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE.gov. Interested offerors must monitor PIEE.gov and SAM.gov for the solicitation and any amendments. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate. Not all relevant attachments are publicly available; potential offerors must request access to CDRLs, J- and S- attachments by emailing Kevin Becker (kevin.r.becker2.civ@us.navy.mil) and Paul Kang (paul.k.kang.civ@us.navy.mil). Requests must include the company's SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) for status confirmation, and attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE.
Amendments
This solicitation has been amended (A0001, A0002) to incorporate Errata 1 to Att. J-1 Work Package, update various attachments (J-3, J-4, J-8, J-9, J-10), release responses to Gate 1 Bidders Questions, and update ship check dates and website links.