Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N0002425R4316
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Place of performance
USA

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issued solicitation N00024-25-R-4316 to procure comprehensive support for the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program, including maintenance availability planning and execution, host submarine interface equipment and fit-ups, Field Change design and installations, DDS inspection and repairs, maintenance of the DDS Rotatable Pool, and engineering support. The solicitation seeks a single awardee and has been amended twice, with Amendment 0002 establishing the proposal submission deadline as October 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and a projected award date of July 2026. Key proposal requirements include adherence to a 135-page limit for Volume II and demonstration of technical capabilities as outlined in the evaluation criteria. The solicitation was originally posted on July 29, 2025, with the due date initially set for October 28, 2025, though amendments have modified submission timelines. Interested offerors must monitor PIEE and SAM.gov for ongoing amendments and request additional attachments through the DoD SAFE system as specified in Section L 1.3 of the solicitation documents.

This solicitation is issued with no set-aside designation and covers services classified under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and PSC 1905 (Combat Ships and Landing Vessels). The performance location is specified as the United States, allowing flexibility for contractors to perform work at appropriate locations. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in this solicitation notice, and no incumbent contractor information was provided. The contract structure includes base contract line items and multiple option CLINs, including DDS Host Submarine Fit Ups and Cross Fits options, indicating a multi-year performance period with potential expansion opportunities. Prospective contractors should note that the solicitation references a related synopsis notice (N00024-26-R-4316) originally published on April 8, 2025, and must maintain awareness of all amendments and specification documents accessed through authorized government channels.

Notice text

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Update #8 · Latest ·

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issues solicitation amendment N00024-25-R-4316-0001 for the maintenance, modernization, product improvements, and design support for existing Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program assets. The solicitation seeks to procure support for: maintenance availability planning and execution; host submarine interface equipment and fit-ups; Field Change (FC) design, kitting, and installations; DDS inspection and repairs; maintaining the DDS Rotatable Pool; and engineering support. The Government anticipates making a single award on or around July 2026.This solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE and interested offerors should monitor the PIEE/SAM.gov page for any applicable solicitation amendments, thereafter. This posting does not include all relevant attachments. To receive access to the additional Section J Attachments (Exhibit A and Attachments 1,2,3,4,5,7,10,12,13,14 and 17), the Offeror shall follow the instructions outlined in Section L 1.3, AVAILABILITY OF ATTACHMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS. These attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE. The solicitation is related to the synopsis Notice ID N00024-26-R-4316 (Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program) originally published on April 8, 2025. *** AMENDMENT 0001*** The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission time on the SF33 to 3:00 PM; 2) Revise the page limit for Section L, 2.1 - PROPOSAL STRUCTURE, FORMAT, PAGE COUNTS, AND OTHER CONTENT in Volume II to 135 pages; 3) Update Section B, CLIN 0401 (DDS-04S RAV and FC) to include Travel in the description; and 4) Update Section L, 3.2.1 - ELEMENT 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES, paragraph number 1, to remove with sponsor concurrence language. *** AMENDMENT 0002 *** The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission date on the SF33 to October 10, 2025; 2) Update Section C.3.4.4 - DDS HOSUB Fit Ups and Cross Fits (OPTION CLINs 0701, 0702, 0703, 0704, and 0705, if exercised) paragraph 2 to remove and ; 3) Clarify the page limit for Section L.3.3.2 - Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) And Past Performance Questionnaires; 4) Update Section L.3.2.3 Personnel Staffing Plan to remove duplicate language and revise the page limit; 5) Update fill-ins for DFARS 252.239-7016; and 6) Update CDRLS in Section J and add newly created CDRL A027. *** AMENDMENT 0003 *** The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to: 1) Update Section C.3.1.7 - Deep Submergence System certification; 2) Add newly established Section C.3.1.16 - Contract Transition/Phase-in of Resources and Personnel requirement; 3) Update Section L.3.2.2 ? Element 2: Management Approach to include evaluation of a transition plan; and 4) Update Section L.3.4.5 ? Section 3 ? Cost/Price Proposal Rate Support with procedures for indirect rates for classified contracts. *** AMENDMENT 0004*** The purpose of Amendment 0004 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission date on the SF33 to October 24, 2025. *** AMENDMENT 0005*** The purpose of Amendment 0005 is to: 1) Update Section L.3.5.2 - Solicitation Sections B through I. *** AMENDMENT 0006*** The purpose of Amendment 0006 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission date on the SF33 to October 28, 2025.

Update #7 ·

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issues solicitation amendment N00024-25-R-4316-0001 for the maintenance, modernization, product improvements, and design support for existing Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program assets. The solicitation seeks to procure support for: maintenance availability planning and execution; host submarine interface equipment and fit-ups; Field Change (FC) design, kitting, and installations; DDS inspection and repairs; maintaining the DDS Rotatable Pool; and engineering support. The Government anticipates making a single award on or around July 2026.This solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE and interested offerors should monitor the PIEE/SAM.gov page for any applicable solicitation amendments, thereafter. This posting does not include all relevant attachments. To receive access to the additional Section J Attachments (Exhibit A and Attachments 1,2,3,4,5,7,10,12,13,14 and 17), the Offeror shall follow the instructions outlined in Section L 1.3, AVAILABILITY OF ATTACHMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS. These attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE. The solicitation is related to the synopsis Notice ID N00024-26-R-4316 (Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program) originally published on April 8, 2025. *** AMENDMENT 0001*** The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission time on the SF33 to 3:00 PM; 2) Revise the page limit for Section L, 2.1 - PROPOSAL STRUCTURE, FORMAT, PAGE COUNTS, AND OTHER CONTENT in Volume II to 135 pages; 3) Update Section B, CLIN 0401 (DDS-04S RAV and FC) to include Travel in the description; and 4) Update Section L, 3.2.1 - ELEMENT 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES, paragraph number 1, to remove with sponsor concurrence language. *** AMENDMENT 0002 *** The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission date on the SF33 to October 10, 2025; 2) Update Section C.3.4.4 - DDS HOSUB Fit Ups and Cross Fits (OPTION CLINs 0701, 0702, 0703, 0704, and 0705, if exercised) paragraph 2 to remove and ; 3) Clarify the page limit for Section L.3.3.2 - Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) And Past Performance Questionnaires; 4) Update Section L.3.2.3 Personnel Staffing Plan to remove duplicate language and revise the page limit; 5) Update fill-ins for DFARS 252.239-7016; and 6) Update CDRLS in Section J and add newly created CDRL A027. *** AMENDMENT 0003 *** The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to: 1) Update Section C.3.1.7 - Deep Submergence System certification; 2) Add newly established Section C.3.1.16 - Contract Transition/Phase-in of Resources and Personnel requirement; 3) Update Section L.3.2.2 ? Element 2: Management Approach to include evaluation of a transition plan; and 4) Update Section L.3.4.5 ? Section 3 ? Cost/Price Proposal Rate Support with procedures for indirect rates for classified contracts. *** AMENDMENT 0004*** The purpose of Amendment 0004 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission date on the SF33 to October 24, 2025. *** AMENDMENT 0005*** The purpose of Amendment 0005 is to: 1) Update Section L.3.5.2 - Solicitation Sections B through I.

Update #6 ·

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issues solicitation amendment N00024-25-R-4316-0001 for the maintenance, modernization, product improvements, and design support for existing Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program assets. The solicitation seeks to procure support for: maintenance availability planning and execution; host submarine interface equipment and fit-ups; Field Change (FC) design, kitting, and installations; DDS inspection and repairs; maintaining the DDS Rotatable Pool; and engineering support. The Government anticipates making a single award on or around July 2026.This solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE and interested offerors should monitor the PIEE/SAM.gov page for any applicable solicitation amendments, thereafter. This posting does not include all relevant attachments. To receive access to the additional Section J Attachments (Exhibit A and Attachments 1,2,3,4,5,7,10,12,13,14 and 17), the Offeror shall follow the instructions outlined in Section L 1.3, AVAILABILITY OF ATTACHMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS. These attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE. The solicitation is related to the synopsis Notice ID N00024-26-R-4316 (Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program) originally published on April 8, 2025. *** AMENDMENT 0001*** The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission time on the SF33 to 3:00 PM; 2) Revise the page limit for Section L, 2.1 - PROPOSAL STRUCTURE, FORMAT, PAGE COUNTS, AND OTHER CONTENT in Volume II to 135 pages; 3) Update Section B, CLIN 0401 (DDS-04S RAV and FC) to include Travel in the description; and 4) Update Section L, 3.2.1 - ELEMENT 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES, paragraph number 1, to remove with sponsor concurrence language. *** AMENDMENT 0002 *** The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission date on the SF33 to October 10, 2025; 2) Update Section C.3.4.4 - DDS HOSUB Fit Ups and Cross Fits (OPTION CLINs 0701, 0702, 0703, 0704, and 0705, if exercised) paragraph 2 to remove and ; 3) Clarify the page limit for Section L.3.3.2 - Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) And Past Performance Questionnaires; 4) Update Section L.3.2.3 Personnel Staffing Plan to remove duplicate language and revise the page limit; 5) Update fill-ins for DFARS 252.239-7016; and 6) Update CDRLS in Section J and add newly created CDRL A027. *** AMENDMENT 0003 *** The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to: 1) Update Section C.3.1.7 - Deep Submergence System certification; 2) Add newly established Section C.3.1.16 - Contract Transition/Phase-in of Resources and Personnel requirement; 3) Update Section L.3.2.2 ? Element 2: Management Approach to include evaluation of a transition plan; and 4) Update Section L.3.4.5 ? Section 3 ? Cost/Price Proposal Rate Support with procedures for indirect rates for classified contracts. *** AMENDMENT 0004*** The purpose of Amendment 0004 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission date on the SF33 to October 24, 2025. *** AMENDMENT 0005*** The purpose of Amendment 0005 is to: 1) Update Section L.3.5.2 - Solicitation Sections B through I.

  *** UPDATE (10/21/2025) ***

The purpose of this update is to notify potential Offerors that Amendment 0005 posted to SAM.gov on October 20, 2025 may not be immediately available due to a system delay.

Amendment 0005 dated October 20, 2025 is available via the PIEE link below. 

https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?noticeId=N0002425R4316&noticeType=SolicitationNotice

                                               

Update #5 ·

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issues solicitation amendment N00024-25-R-4316-0001 for the maintenance, modernization, product improvements, and design support for existing Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program assets. The solicitation seeks to procure support for: maintenance availability planning and execution; host submarine interface equipment and fit-ups; Field Change (FC) design, kitting, and installations; DDS inspection and repairs; maintaining the DDS Rotatable Pool; and engineering support. The Government anticipates making a single award on or around July 2026.This solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE and interested offerors should monitor the PIEE/SAM.gov page for any applicable solicitation amendments, thereafter. This posting does not include all relevant attachments. To receive access to the additional Section J Attachments (Exhibit A and Attachments 1,2,3,4,5,7,10,12,13,14 and 17), the Offeror shall follow the instructions outlined in Section L 1.3, AVAILABILITY OF ATTACHMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS. These attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE. The solicitation is related to the synopsis Notice ID N00024-26-R-4316 (Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program) originally published on April 8, 2025. *** AMENDMENT 0001*** The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission time on the SF33 to 3:00 PM; 2) Revise the page limit for Section L, 2.1 - PROPOSAL STRUCTURE, FORMAT, PAGE COUNTS, AND OTHER CONTENT in Volume II to 135 pages; 3) Update Section B, CLIN 0401 (DDS-04S RAV and FC) to include Travel in the description; and 4) Update Section L, 3.2.1 - ELEMENT 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES, paragraph number 1, to remove with sponsor concurrence language. *** AMENDMENT 0002 *** The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission date on the SF33 to October 10, 2025; 2) Update Section C.3.4.4 - DDS HOSUB Fit Ups and Cross Fits (OPTION CLINs 0701, 0702, 0703, 0704, and 0705, if exercised) paragraph 2 to remove and ; 3) Clarify the page limit for Section L.3.3.2 - Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) And Past Performance Questionnaires; 4) Update Section L.3.2.3 Personnel Staffing Plan to remove duplicate language and revise the page limit; 5) Update fill-ins for DFARS 252.239-7016; and 6) Update CDRLS in Section J and add newly created CDRL A027. *** AMENDMENT 0003 *** The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to: 1) Update Section C.3.1.7 - Deep Submergence System certification; 2) Add newly established Section C.3.1.16 - Contract Transition/Phase-in of Resources and Personnel requirement; 3) Update Section L.3.2.2 ? Element 2: Management Approach to include evaluation of a transition plan; and 4) Update Section L.3.4.5 ? Section 3 ? Cost/Price Proposal Rate Support with procedures for indirect rates for classified contracts. *** AMENDMENT 0004*** The purpose of Amendment 0004 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission date on the SF33 to October 24, 2025.

Update #4 ·

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issues solicitation amendment N00024-25-R-4316-0001 for the maintenance, modernization, product improvements, and design support for existing Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program assets. The solicitation seeks to procure support for: maintenance availability planning and execution; host submarine interface equipment and fit-ups; Field Change (FC) design, kitting, and installations; DDS inspection and repairs; maintaining the DDS Rotatable Pool; and engineering support. The Government anticipates making a single award on or around July 2026.This solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE and interested offerors should monitor the PIEE/SAM.gov page for any applicable solicitation amendments, thereafter. This posting does not include all relevant attachments. To receive access to the additional Section J Attachments (Exhibit A and Attachments 1,2,3,4,5,7,10,12,13,14 and 17), the Offeror shall follow the instructions outlined in Section L 1.3, AVAILABILITY OF ATTACHMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS. These attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE. The solicitation is related to the synopsis Notice ID N00024-26-R-4316 (Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program) originally published on April 8, 2025. *** AMENDMENT 0001*** The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission time on the SF33 to 3:00 PM; 2) Revise the page limit for Section L, 2.1 - PROPOSAL STRUCTURE, FORMAT, PAGE COUNTS, AND OTHER CONTENT in Volume II to 135 pages; 3) Update Section B, CLIN 0401 (DDS-04S RAV and FC) to include Travel in the description; and 4) Update Section L, 3.2.1 - ELEMENT 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES, paragraph number 1, to remove with sponsor concurrence language. *** AMENDMENT 0002 *** The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission date on the SF33 to October 10, 2025; 2) Update Section C.3.4.4 - DDS HOSUB Fit Ups and Cross Fits (OPTION CLINs 0701, 0702, 0703, 0704, and 0705, if exercised) paragraph 2 to remove and ; 3) Clarify the page limit for Section L.3.3.2 - Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) And Past Performance Questionnaires; 4) Update Section L.3.2.3 Personnel Staffing Plan to remove duplicate language and revise the page limit; 5) Update fill-ins for DFARS 252.239-7016; and 6) Update CDRLS in Section J and add newly created CDRL A027. *** AMENDMENT 0003 *** The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to: 1) Update Section C.3.1.7 - Deep Submergence System certification; 2) Add newly established Section C.3.1.16 - Contract Transition/Phase-in of Resources and Personnel requirement; 3) Update Section L.3.2.2 ? Element 2: Management Approach to include evaluation of a transition plan; and 4) Update Section L.3.4.5 ? Section 3 ? Cost/Price Proposal Rate Support with procedures for indirect rates for classified contracts.

Update #3 ·

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issues solicitation amendment N00024-25-R-4316-0001 for the maintenance, modernization, product improvements, and design support for existing Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program assets. The solicitation seeks to procure support for: maintenance availability planning and execution; host submarine interface equipment and fit-ups; Field Change (FC) design, kitting, and installations; DDS inspection and repairs; maintaining the DDS Rotatable Pool; and engineering support. The Government anticipates making a single award on or around July 2026.This solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE and interested offerors should monitor the PIEE/SAM.gov page for any applicable solicitation amendments, thereafter. This posting does not include all relevant attachments. To receive access to the additional Section J Attachments (Exhibit A and Attachments 1,2,3,4,5,7,10,12,13,14 and 17), the Offeror shall follow the instructions outlined in Section L 1.3, AVAILABILITY OF ATTACHMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS. These attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE. The solicitation is related to the synopsis Notice ID N00024-26-R-4316 (Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program) originally published on April 8, 2025. *** AMENDMENT 0001*** The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission time on the SF33 to 3:00 PM; 2) Revise the page limit for Section L, 2.1 - PROPOSAL STRUCTURE, FORMAT, PAGE COUNTS, AND OTHER CONTENT in Volume II to 135 pages; 3) Update Section B, CLIN 0401 (DDS-04S RAV and FC) to include Travel in the description; and 4) Update Section L, 3.2.1 - ELEMENT 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES, paragraph number 1, to remove with sponsor concurrence language. *** AMENDMENT 0002 *** The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission date on the SF33 to October 10, 2025; 2) Update Section C.3.4.4 - DDS HOSUB Fit Ups and Cross Fits (OPTION CLINs 0701, 0702, 0703, 0704, and 0705, if exercised) paragraph 2 to remove and ; 3) Clarify the page limit for Section L.3.3.2 - Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) And Past Performance Questionnaires; 4) Update Section L.3.2.3 Personnel Staffing Plan to remove duplicate language and revise the page limit; 5) Update fill-ins for DFARS 252.239-7016; and 6) Update CDRLS in Section J and add newly created CDRL A027.

Update #2 ·

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issues solicitation amendment N00024-25-R-4316-0001 for the maintenance, modernization, product improvements, and design support for existing Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program assets. The solicitation seeks to procure support for: maintenance availability planning and execution; host submarine interface equipment and fit-ups; Field Change (FC) design, kitting, and installations; DDS inspection and repairs; maintaining the DDS Rotatable Pool; and engineering support. The Government anticipates making a single award on or around July 2026.This solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE and interested offerors should monitor the PIEE/SAM.gov page for any applicable solicitation amendments, thereafter. This posting does not include all relevant attachments. To receive access to the additional Section J Attachments (Exhibit A and Attachments 1,2,3,4,5,7,10,12,13,14 and 17), the Offeror shall follow the instructions outlined in Section L 1.3, AVAILABILITY OF ATTACHMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS. These attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE. The solicitation is related to the synopsis Notice ID N00024-26-R-4316 (Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program) originally published on April 8, 2025. *** AMENDMENT 0001*** The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to: 1) Update Section A, the proposal submission time on the SF33 to 3:00 PM; 2) Revise the page limit for Section L, 2.1 - PROPOSAL STRUCTURE, FORMAT, PAGE COUNTS, AND OTHER CONTENT in Volume II to 135 pages; 3) Update Section B, CLIN 0401 (DDS-04S RAV and FC) to include Travel in the description; and 4) Update Section L, 3.2.1 - ELEMENT 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES, paragraph number 1, to remove with sponsor concurrence language.

Update #1 ·

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issues solicitation N00024-25-R-4316 for the maintenance, modernization, product improvements, and design support for existing Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program assets. The solicitation seeks to procure support for: maintenance availability planning and execution; host submarine interface equipment and fit-ups; Field Change (FC) design, kitting, and installations; DDS inspection and repairs; maintaining the DDS Rotatable Pool; and engineering support. The Government anticipates making a single award on or around July 2026.This solicitation is issued electronically via PIEE and interested offerors should monitor the PIEE/SAM.gov page for any applicable solicitation amendments, thereafter. This posting does not include all relevant attachments. To receive access to the additional Section J Attachments (Exhibit A and Attachments 1,2,3,4,5,7,10,12,13,14 and 17) ? the Offeror shall follow the instructions outlined in Section L 1.3, AVAILABILITY OF ATTACHMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS. These attachments will be transmitted via DoD SAFE.The solicitation is related to the synopsis Notice ID N00024-26-R-4316 (Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program) originally published on April 8, 2025.

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