HPAC #1 & #2 Removal and Replacement

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking a contractor to remove, install, and test High Pressure Air Compressors (HPACs) #1 and #2 on a Virginia Class Submarine at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The solicitation requires an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technician from Dresser-Rand/Curtis Wright to complete the work, with specific requirements including secret-level security clearances, compliance with naval instructions, and submission of technical work documents for review. The government has identified this as a potential sole-source contract with RIX Industries, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Quotes are due by 12 pm EST on March 28, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Miracle Griffin, with questions accepted until 4:00 pm EST on March 27, 2025. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit quotes in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF format.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and will be performed at Naval Station Norfolk on Pier 3 or Pier 4 in Portsmouth, VA. Curtiss-Wright (Dresser Rand) is the primary identified contractor, with the work specifically involving the removal of DWG 200134AE, REV. B H.P. Air Compressors and their replacement using government-furnished materials. The period of performance is from March 31, 2025 to May 30, 2025, with exact dates to be negotiated upon award. Contractors must adhere to strict Operations Security (OPSEC) protocols, including completing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) training and protecting sensitive information. The contract falls under NAICS Category 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and PSC Category J043 (Maintenance/Repair of Pumps and Compressors), with the government potentially considering competitive responses despite the sole-source indication.