Combat Ships And Landing Vessels

PSC Category 1905 (Combat Ships and Landing Vessels) encompasses the procurement, maintenance, modification, and support services for military watercraft, specifically focused on naval combat and transportation vessels. This category includes ships such as guided missile destroyers, aircraft carriers, submarines, amphibious assault ships, and specialized landing craft. The products and services range from new ship construction and major overhauls to technical support, engineering services, and component replacements.

Federal Contract Awards under this category demonstrate significant investment in naval vessel maintenance and modernization. Key awards include multiple cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-plus-award-fee contracts ranging from approximately $200,000 to $5.8 billion, predominantly awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Frequent contractors include Huntington Ingalls Industries, Bath Iron Works, Electric Boat Corporation, and General Dynamics. Most contracts focus on specific vessel classes like DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, Virginia-class submarines, and aircraft carriers, with performance locations primarily in naval shipyards across Norfolk, VA, San Diego, CA, Newport News, VA, and other coastal locations. The majority of these awards are not set aside for small businesses, indicating full and open competition.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities reflect ongoing naval modernization efforts, with solicitations seeking contractors for complex ship-related services. Notable opportunities include a Request for Information for dismantling the ex-USS ENTERPRISE nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, market research for Landing Craft, Air Cushion Extended Service Life Extension Program, and a sources sought notice for Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team services. These opportunities span various naval commands and locations, targeting comprehensive maintenance, repair, modernization, and support services for different naval vessel classes. The solicitations demonstrate the Navy's strategic approach to maintaining and upgrading its maritime capabilities through detailed, technically complex procurement processes.