USS Seawolf HPAC
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 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Rix Industries for the USS Seawolf HPAC overhaul. This notice is for market research purposes, and interested parties must respond by February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM PST, to demonstrate their capabilities.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the overhaul of the No.1 High Pressure Air Compressor (HPAC) and subsequent shipboard testing of the HPAC on the USS Seawolf. The work is to be performed at PSNS & IMF.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Award Sole-Source, Firm Fixed Price
- Anticipated Contractor: Rix Industries
- Period of Performance: Estimated March 2026 to March 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source Intent)
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM PST
- Published: February 23, 2026
- Product Service Code: J999 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair)
- Place of Performance: Silverdale, WA
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. Responses from interested parties will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete, based on responses, is at the Government's discretion. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by respondents.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements. Submissions should include general information and technical background detailing the prospective contractor's experience and ability to support these requirements. Responses must be sent via email only to Gabrielle Guerrero, Contract Specialist, with "RESPONSE TO ITENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR N4523A26R0808 Seawolf HPAC" in the subject line. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Gabrielle Guerrero (gabrielle.m.guerrero3.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Andrew Skelley (andrew.m.skelley.civ@us.navy.mil)