USS BOXER (LHD 4) & USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) Boilers Repair and Maintenance
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 / NAVSEA HQ has awarded Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc. a sole source contract for Boilers Repair and Maintenance for the USS BOXER (LHD 4) and USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7). This contract covers essential system engineering services, maintenance, material, repair, and overhaul of boiler units for the ships' FY26 and FY27 Selected Restricted Availabilities (SRAs). The award was justified due to Walashek being the only responsible source with the specialized expertise required.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract encompasses the comprehensive assessment, maintenance, alteration, and repair of the main propulsion boiler systems for both the USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) and USS BOXER (LHD 4). This includes all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, production, testing, and quality assurance to ensure the operational readiness of these critical steam plants.
Contract Details
- Contractor: Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc.
- Type: Sole Source Award
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) - Only one responsible source
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Award Date: Published March 2, 2026 (J&A approved July 23, 2025)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States
- Product/Service Code: 1905 - Combat Ships And Landing Vessels
Justification for Sole Source
The justification for this sole source award highlights the critical nature of continuous deployment for Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs) and the significant impact of steam plant maintenance on ship availability. Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc. was identified as the only company possessing the specialized knowledge, technical expertise, and proven experience in inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling LHD-1 class ship boilers over the past seven years. The shrinking pool of contractors capable of servicing Navy steam plants further supported this decision, with a direct award deemed essential to prevent continuous delays in CNO Availabilities.
Efforts to Solicit Offers
Prior market research included a sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov on May 30, 2025, followed by a notification of intent to sole source to Walashek on July 1, 2025. No other companies responded to either notice, and further market research was considered impractical given the highly specialized nature of the work. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.