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) has issued Solicitation N0002426R4428 for the USS BOXER (LHD 4) FY27 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA). This opportunity, an amendment (A0001) to the original solicitation, seeks a highly capable contractor for extensive maintenance, modernization, and repair on the West Coast. Proposals are due May 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This availability encompasses a combination of maintenance, modernization, and repair activities for the USS BOXER (LHD 4). The work requires a contractor with substantial facilities, including a capable pier for the ship class, and human resources skilled in coordinating and integrating multiple areas of ship maintenance, repair, and modernization.
Key elements of the work, as detailed in Enclosure (1), include:
- General Information: Competition area is Coast Wide – West Coast, with estimated man-days for maintenance (255,308) and modernization (68,649).
- Facility Particulars: Requirements for pier length, electrical capacity, compressed air, potable water, seawater, and sewage disposal.
- Modernization Scope: Integrated production schedule, involving trades like structural welding, cabling, piping, electrical, and ventilation. 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, and Main Boiler Rear Refractory/Casing Upgrade.
- Maintenance Requirements: Specific tasks across Hull Structure (sea valves, watertight doors, superstructure), Propulsion Plant (boiler inspections, MRG L/O heaters, rudder seals), Electric Plant and Distribution Equipment, Command and Surveillance, Auxiliary Systems (insulation, compressors, piping), Outfit and Furnishings, and Armament (RSLs, Cargo Weapons Elevators).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (N0002426R4428) for a single contract award.
- Set-Aside: None (Full and Open Competition). Market research indicated no two or more small businesses capable of competing.
- Proposal Due: May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.
- Published: March 11, 2026.
- Anticipated Award: August 2026.
- Performance Period: February 2027 to October 2028.
Evaluation
All responsible sources may submit a proposal for consideration. The government anticipates making a single award based on the submitted proposals.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE. 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) at https://www.sam.gov. To request access to applicable CDRLs, J- and S- attachments, provide a written request with your company's 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). Attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE.