FY26 Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia LRAE

Naval Sea Systems Command's Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) issued a Special Notice posting Long Range Acquisition Estimate (LRAE) #1, a forecast of anticipated FY27 solicitations, with a response date of June 1, 2027. No set-aside is used. The attached forecast lists requirements across seven departments, spanning facility maintenance, engineering support, manufacturing, testing services, and system integration. Department 20 ship modernization requirements include Big Blue 4 AIT Support ($250 million to $1 billion, FY27 Q1) and Surface Waterfront Support ($50 million to $100 million, FY27 Q1). Department 40 includes CVN-78 propulsion shaft production ($39 million, FY27 Q2). Contract types are primarily Cost Plus Fixed Fee on SEAPORT and IDIQ vehicles, with some Firm Fixed Price manufacturing. Security requirements include SECRET and TOP SECRET clearances for certain positions, U.S. citizenship mandates, and restrictions on dual citizenship for classified work. The forecast is subject to modification and is non-binding on the government. It includes points of contact by department.