Att 1. LSM Post-Delivery Sources Sought RFI_2026.10.05.docx

Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Program: Medium Landing Ship (LSM) NAICS Code: 336611 Classification Code: 1905

LSM POST-DELIVERY SOURCES SOUGHT / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

THIS SPECIAL NOTICE IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THERE IS NO FUNDING ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

INTRODUCTION:

The Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maritime is issuing this Special Notice on behalf of the Amphibious Assault and Connectors Program Office (PMS 317) to inform the Acquisition Strategy for the Post-Delivery phase of the Medium Landing Ship (LSM) Block 1 Program. The Government is conducting market research to identify parties with both interest and resources to execute post-delivery availabilities (PDA, FOA, PSA), outfitting, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) installation and emergent/growth repairs for the LSM class vessels.

Executed under the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Fielding pathway, the LSM program leverages a proven Non-Developmental Vessel (NDV) baseline design, the Damen Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100, to rapidly deliver intra-theater lift capability. LSMs are designed to deliver vehicles, personnel, and cargo from shore-to-shore in support of distributed maritime operations and expeditionary advanced base operations.

PURPOSE:

From this Sources Sought, PAE Maritime is seeking to understand industrial sources interested in and capable of executing LSM Post-Delivery operations, while receiving the delivery of LSM’s from multiple shipyards for planning purposes. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Interested parties are reminded that they must comply with all U.S. export control laws and regulations, and that 10 U.S.C. § 8679 prohibits the construction or major modification of vessels in foreign shipyards.

ANTICIPATED SCOPE OF WORK STARTING IN FY29:

The information contained herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision without notice, and is not binding upon the Government. The type of work to be accomplished under a potential LSM Post-Delivery contract involves multiple phases following the Vessel Construction Manager's (VCM) delivery:

Based on a notional LSM production schedule, the Government anticipates post-delivery activities for up to 6 ships per year over a minimum of approximately 4 years.

A. Anticipated Post-Delivery Phases:

1. Fitting Out Availability (FOA / PDA):

An approximate 2-to-3-month pier-side availability immediately following vessel delivery from the construction shipyard. Work primarily consists of providing industrial support for Government teams in the installation and integration of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), including but not limited to:

· Command & Control Systems (e.g., CAC2S)

· Networks and Communications (e.g., Tactical/Broadband SATCOM, ADNS)

· Weapons and Armament (e.g., MK38 MOD 4 Gun Weapon System, .50 Cal mounts)

· Deck Equipment (e.g., 7M Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) Launch and Recovery Systems, Buoy Cranes)

· Ship Systems & Compartment Integration: Integrating and finalizing the Advanced Damage Control System (ADCS) and Engineering Control System (ECS).

2. Trials and Fleet Support Period:

Pier-side and underway operational evaluation, Fleet Time, and the 8-week Final Contract Trials (FCT) period, supported by the industrial and operational services described in Section B.5.

3. Post Shakedown Availability (PSA):

An approximate 2-to-3-month availability to correct trial deficiencies, complete remaining alterations, and finalize fit-out prior to the vessel sailing to its final OCONUS homeport (e.g., U.S. Pacific Fleet) by the Obligation Work Limiting Date (OWLD).

B. Supporting Activities Performed During One or More Phases:

1. Item Unique Identification (IUID) Compliance:

The post-delivery contractor shall be responsible for physically marking, validating, and updating the DoD IUID Registry for any equipment or GFE installed during the PDA/PSA phases, in strict accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003 and MIL-STD-130N. The contractor must coordinate with the Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs) to ensure pedigree data transfer.

2. Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T) & Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Management:

The contractor must provide secure, compliant warehousing and staging areas for incoming GFE and other required items. The contractor must demonstrate the capability to handle, label, and store hazardous materials (e.g., chemicals, gas bottles, lithium batteries) in accordance with NAVSUP PUB 573, OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.1200), and DOT regulations (49 CFR, 172.704).

3. Crew Move-Aboard (CMA) & Familiarization Support:

Coordinating pier-side operations with a permanently assigned Navy/USMC crew of approximately 57 personnel) to include nearby office space. The contractor must facilitate safe vessel access, support GFE training/checkout (specifically for IT, ET, GM, and OS ratings), and manage concurrent outfitting operations while the crew takes custody of the vessel.

4. Logistics & Maintenance Validation:

During the PDA Phase and the trials-support period, the post-delivery yard will be required to utilize Navy contract design package (CDP) and Interactive Computer Aided Provisioning System (ICAPS) data to ensure maintenance accessibility, supporting the transition from the VCM construction phase to organic Navy maintenance (e.g., D-Level repair validations per the Core Logistics Analysis).

5. Fleet Time Industrial & Operational Support:

During Fleet Time and FCT, the post-delivery yard is anticipated to provide responsive industrial and waterfront support for Government-led testing, crew certification, and corrective actions. Required capabilities may include:

· Skilled trades and facilities to support troubleshooting and repair of HM&E systems and installed GFE

· Expedited receipt and delivery of repair parts and materials

· Fueling and Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) handling, waste disposal, crane services, utilities, and other pier support

· Pier-side and on-call support for crew certification and underway events

· Coordination with Alteration Installation Teams (AITs), Test Directors, and trial teams, including access and equipment laydown areas.

6. Export Control - International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) The planned LSM post-delivery availability will include the installation, integration, and testing of sensitive Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), specifically Command and Control (C2) software, tactical network infrastructure, and radios. Because these systems and their associated technical data are strictly governed by ITAR (USML Categories XI/XIII) and EAR (600-Series) export controls, interested sources must provide a high-level summary of their compliance plan. Please briefly describe your shipyard’s:

· Active Technology Control Plan (TCP)

· Methodology for preventing 'deemed exports' (e.g., unauthorized visual or digital access by foreign nationals or non-cleared personnel) during shipboard integration,

· Capability to physically and logically secure C2 spaces and network data in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7012

LSM CHARACTERISTICS:

The basic characteristics of the LSM design include:

· Hull: Steel construction

· Length Overall: Approximately 100 meters (330 feet)

· Beam: Approximately 16 meters (52.5 feet)

· Navigational Draft: Approximately 4.45 meters (14.45 feet)

· Lightship: Approximately 2618 metric tons (2577LT)

· Configuration: Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) capability with bow and stern ramps

RESPONSES AND SUBMISSION OF REQUESTED INFORMATION:

Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this announcement with complete response information. Complete responses shall include:

1. Company Profile: Organization Name, Address, Website, and Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone).

2. Business Size: Business size, socioeconomic category, and associated NAICS code.

3. Relevant Experience: Description of the company’s relevant experience in executing post-delivery availabilities, outfitting, modernization, repair, or C4ISR/weapons integration on vessels of similar size and complexity.

4. Facility Capabilities:

· Available pier space and draft capacity to safely accommodate vessels of 328 ft length and 14.5 ft navigational draft

· Crane capacities and laydown/staging areas for GFE receipt and integration.

· Availability of secure storage and classified workspaces required for Communications Security (COMSEC) and C4I integration.

· Crew Support Infrastructure: Availability of shore-side administrative, logistical, and training spaces (e.g., office spaces, classrooms, parking, physical security) capable of safely supporting a Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) / Crew of up to 57 personnel during the FOA and PSA periods.

· High-Fidelity Simulator Hosting Capability: To support crew training prior to sail-away, the Navy intends to field a portable, high-fidelity LSM Beaching Simulator. Please describe your facility's capacity to host a physical bridge mock-up simulator (requiring power, HVAC, and secure IT network connectivity) within a reasonable distance from the berthed vessel to facilitate daily crew training operations

5. Throughput Capacity: What is the maximum number of LSM vessels that your facility could accommodate simultaneously for FOA and PSA periods based on the projected class production schedule (up to 6 deliveries per year)?

6. Schedule Feasibility: Provide an estimate of the typical duration required to execute work comparable to the anticipated LSM FOA and PSA efforts. Assess whether the 2-to-3-month allocations for FOA and PSA are realistic. Identify the assumptions, schedule drivers, critical-path activities, and other factors that could affect schedule performance.

7. Facility Investments: Are there any required facility investments or improvements necessary to accommodate the LSM footprint or secure storage requirements?

PAE Maritime may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements and may request a presentation and/or a site visit as deemed necessary.

RESPONSE CRITERIA AND DEADLINE:

Interested parties are free to submit any information which may assist the Navy in its market research and understanding of sources available to meet operational needs. The Government requests that responses are limited to 25 pages.

Please submit the responses to this notice via e-mail to elizabeth.feliciano-hernandez.civ@us.navy.mil and stuart.c.grosvenor.civ@us.navy.mil by 26 October 2026 at 1400 (Eastern Time). Only electronic responses via email will be accepted. Any email attachments or supplemental information must be compatible with Microsoft Office or PDF. No information may be sent in a “.zip” file format.

No classified material shall be submitted in response to this Special Notice under any circumstance. IMPORTANT - Any email containing export-controlled information must be marked CUI and use encryption.

Note: As a reminder, interested parties do not have to meet all requirements listed in this Special Notice to submit a response. All responses received will be reviewed by the Government. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Submissions will not be returned.

NOTICE REGARDING PROPRIETARY INFORMATION:

All submitted materials will be designated for Government Use Only. Third party support contractors who have executed non-disclosure agreements with the Government may have access to the information provided. Any information submitted which is to be provided and reviewed by Government personnel only shall be clearly marked as such. Otherwise, the Government shall construe consent has been given to allow access to the information by any relevant third-party support contractor. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response.

DISCLAIMER:

This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Issuance of this notice does not obligate PAE Maritime and PMS 317 to issue a solicitation or award a contract. PAE Maritime nor PMS 317 will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing a response to this RFI.

PAE Maritime and PMS 317 reserve the right to use the information received to develop future solicitations.

QUESTIONS:

Questions regarding this Special Notice shall be submitted by e-mail to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist listed below. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted.

POINT OF CONTACT:

· Elizabeth Feliciano, Contracting Officer, Elizabeth.feliciano-hernandez.civ@us.navy.mil

· Stuart Grosvenor, Contract Specialist, Stuart.c.grosvenor.civ@us.navy.mil image1.png