USS BOXER (LHD 4) FY27 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) 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 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is soliciting proposals for the USS BOXER (LHD 4) FY27 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA). This opportunity involves comprehensive maintenance, modernization, and repair work on the USS BOXER (LHD 4) on the West Coast. The government anticipates a single award in August 2026, with the SRA commencing in February 2027 and concluding in October 2028. Proposals are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This SRA encompasses a combination of maintenance, modernization, and repair activities, requiring a highly capable contractor with substantial facilities (including a suitable pier) and human resources. The work includes, but is not limited to:
- General Maintenance: Hull structure (sea valves, watertight doors, superstructure), Propulsion Plant (boiler inspections, MRG L/O heaters, rudder seals, pumps, blowers), Electric Plant and Distribution Equipment, Auxiliary Systems (insulation, compressors, piping, pumps), Outfit and Furnishings, and Armament (RSLs, Cargo Weapons Elevators).
- Specific Maintenance Items: Ballast, fuel oil, CHT, and potable water tank repairs; propulsion shafting and rudder inspections.
- Modernization: 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.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (N0002426R4428)
- Award Date (Anticipated): August 2026
- SRA Start Date: February 2027
- SRA Completion Date: October 2028
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 27, 2026
Set-Aside
This procurement is not set-aside for small business. Market research indicates that there are not two or more small business concerns capable of competing for these complex, large-scale, and long-duration requirements.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE. Interested parties must monitor PIEE.gov and SAM.gov for updates. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. To obtain applicable CDRLs, J-, and S- attachments, offerors must send a written request with their company's SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to Contract Specialist Kevin Becker (kevin.r.becker2.civ@us.navy.mil) and Contracting Officer Paul Kang (paul.k.kang.civ@us.navy.mil). Attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE.
Amendments
Multiple amendments have been issued, with the latest (A0007) incorporating Errata 4 to Att. J-1 Work Package, updating Att. J-8 and J-9, updating Latest Option Exercise dates, Note E, and releasing responses to Gate 4 Bidders Questions. Amendment A0006 updated the proposal due date to May 15, 2026.