USS JOHN P MURTHA (LPD 26) FY27 Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) Pre-Solicitation Synopsis Update
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
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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 updating a pre-solicitation synopsis for the USS JOHN P MURTHA (LPD 26) FY27 Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA). This effort involves repairing and modernizing the ship to ensure mission readiness. The availability is now anticipated to be slightly longer than 14 months, restricted to the Homeport, beginning in August 2027 and completing in October 2028.
Scope of Work
The anticipated scope includes all labor, supervision, production, testing, and quality assurance necessary to prepare for and accomplish this Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Availability. This requires a highly capable contractor with substantial facilities, including a pier, and human resources to complete, coordinate, and integrate multiple areas of ship maintenance, repair, and modernization. The goal is to return a repaired, mission-ready ship to the Fleet.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation Synopsis Update
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Supply Contract)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: May 2026
- Availability Duration: Slightly longer than 14 months (August 2027 - October 2028)
- Competition: Restricted to the Homeport (per 2026 NDAA for availabilities 18 months or less)
- Synopsis Response Due: June 20, 2026 (for this synopsis, not the future solicitation)
- Published: June 5, 2026 (updated June 8, 2026)
Additional Notes
This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not accept proposals in response to this synopsis. Interested offerors must monitor https://piee.eb.mil and www.Sam.gov for the anticipated solicitation release and any amendments. Offerors must be registered in the Solicitation Module in PIEE and System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.