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 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is soliciting proposals (RFP N0002426R4428) for the FY27 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) of the USS BOXER (LHD 4). This comprehensive effort involves significant maintenance, modernization, and repair work, requiring a highly capable contractor with substantial West Coast facilities and human resources. A single contract award is anticipated around August 2026. Proposals are due May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The SRA for USS BOXER (LHD 4) will commence in February 2027 and conclude in October 2028. The scope includes a combination of maintenance, modernization, and repair activities. Key aspects detailed in Enclosure (1) include:
- General Information: Estimated 255,308 man-days for maintenance and 68,649 for modernization. Requires specific pier length, electrical capacity, compressed air, potable water, sea water, and sewage disposal capabilities.
- Maintenance Requirements: Extensive work on Hull Structure (sea valves, watertight doors, ballast/fuel/CHT/potable water tanks), Propulsion Plant (boiler inspections, MRG L/O heaters, rudder seals), Electric Plant, Command and Surveillance, Auxiliary Systems, Outfit and Furnishings, and Armament (RSLs, Cargo Weapons Elevators).
- Modernization Scope: Includes 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 (RFP), single contract award
- Set-Aside: Not set-aside (Government market research indicates insufficient small business capability)
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: March 4, 2026
- Award Anticipated: August 2026
- SRA Start: February 2027
- SRA Completion: October 2028
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE.gov. Interested offerors must monitor PIEE.gov and SAM.gov for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov to participate. To obtain applicable CDRLs, J-, and S- attachments, offerors must submit a written request including their SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to Kevin Becker (kevin.r.becker2.civ@us.navy.mil) and Paul Kang (paul.k.kang.civ@us.navy.mil). These attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE.