USS PINCKNEY (DDG-91) Early Planning Support
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) has issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for early planning support for the USS PINCKNEY (DDG-91) Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Depot Modernization Period (DMP) 2. This notice proposes a sole-source award to GENERAL DYNAMICS NASSCO San Diego (NASSCO) under an existing Multiple Award Contract (MAC-IDIQ N00024-22-D-4447).
Scope of Work
This effort, identified as Work Item 813-10-001, is for early planning support essential for the USS PINCKNEY's FY26 DMP 2. This includes critical planning for complex systems and specific alterations such as SEWIP Block III, AN/SPY-6(V)4, and HESC Air Conditioning. The work is to be performed in San Diego, CA.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (FAR 16.505(b)(2))
- Proposed Awardee: GENERAL DYNAMICS NASSCO San Diego (NASSCO)
- Contract Vehicle: MAC-IDIQ N00024-22-D-4447
- Period of Performance (Early Planning): January 24, 2026 – May 26, 2026
- Anticipated DMP 2 Award: Around September 2026
- Anticipated DMP 2 Availability: September 21, 2026 – September 10, 2028
- Estimated Value: Based on Independent Government Estimate (IGE)
- Funding: FY26 OM&N D8
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole-source justification)
Justification
The rationale for this sole-source award is NASSCO's unique expertise and experience with the USS PINCKNEY's complex systems and the specific modernization alterations planned for DMP 2. The government asserts that only NASSCO possesses the specialized knowledge required to avoid unacceptable delays, duplication of costs, and inefficiency, which would arise if another contractor were to perform this early planning support.
Key Dates
- Published Date: February 4, 2026