LHA 8 Fitting Out Availability (FOA) and Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) Execution
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- Solicitation number
- N00024-26-R-2419
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- PSC
- 1905 Combat Ships And Landing Vessels
- Place of performance
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking a qualified contractor to execute Fitting Out Availability (FOA) and Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) work for the USS BOUGAINVILLE (LHA 8), a naval vessel homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. The contract, identified as N00024-26-R-2419, will encompass all manpower, support services, materials, non-standard equipment, and associated technical documentation necessary to prepare for and complete these availability periods. Prospective offerors must hold SEA 04 Master Ship Repair Contractor (MSRC) Certification to be eligible for consideration. The scope of work includes correction of government-responsible deficiencies, incorporation of approved engineering changes that were not implemented during new construction, and new work identified between ship delivery and the start of FOA/PSA. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the government through a trade-off evaluation process considering both price and other factors. The pre-solicitation comment deadline is January 28, 2026, and inquiries must be directed via email only to Contracting Officer Elizabeth Feliciano or Contract Specialist Mariana Aguilar.
This solicitation carries no small business set-aside designation. The Naval Sea Systems Command has indicated the Request for Proposal (RFP) release is planned for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify current incumbents or provide estimated award values or budget ranges, as this document is intended solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a binding commitment by the government to procure services. No specific timeline for contract completion or performance period is disclosed in this preliminary notice. Interested contractors should monitor future announcements for the full RFP release, which will contain comprehensive specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract terms.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue a competitive solicitation (N00024-26-R-2419), in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 15, for the Fitting Out Availability (FOA) and Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) execution for BOUGAINVILLE (LHA 8), homeported in Norfolk, VA.
This contract encompasses all of the manpower, support services, material, non-standard equipment, and associated technical data and documentation required to prepare for and accomplish the LHA 8 FOA and PSA. The work to be performed will include correction of Government-responsible deficiencies, incorporation of approved engineering changes that were not incorporated during the new construction periods, and new work identified between ship delivery and the start of FOA/PSA. Offerors must have a SEA 04 Master Ship Repair Contractor (MSRC) Certification.
The Navy’s planned date for release of the RFP is 2nd Quarter FY26. The contract will be awarded to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, in a trade-off process, with price and other factors considered.
This pre-solicitation synopsis is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, RFP, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No comments, questions, or inquiries shall be made to any Government person other than the points of contact identified in this synopsis. Any comments and/or questions regarding this pre-solicitation synopsis must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Elizabeth Feliciano, via email at Elizabeth.feliciano-hernandez.civ@us.navy.mil and Contract Specialist, Mariana Aguilar, via email at mariana.aguilar.civ@us.navy.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
The final RFP, to include the final Specification and other relevant attachments, will be issued electronically. Please continue to check SAM.gov for issuance of the final RFP and related documents.
Update #1 ·
The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue a competitive solicitation (N00024-26-R-2419), in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 15, for the Fitting Out Availability (FOA) and Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) execution for BOUGAINVILLE (LHA 8), homeported in Norfolk, VA.
This contract encompasses all of the manpower, support services, material, non-standard equipment, and associated technical data and documentation required to prepare for and accomplish the LHA 8 FOA and PSA. The work to be performed will include correction of Government-responsible deficiencies, incorporation of approved engineering changes that were not incorporated during the new construction periods, and new work identified between ship delivery and the start of FOA/PSA. Offerors must have a SEA 04 Master Ship Repair Contractor (MSRC) Certification.
The Navy’s planned date for release of the RFP is 1st Quarter FY26. The contract will be awarded to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, in a trade-off process, with price and other factors considered.
This pre-solicitation synopsis is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, RFP, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No comments, questions, or inquiries shall be made to any Government person other than the points of contact identified in this synopsis. Any comments and/or questions regarding this pre-solicitation synopsis must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Elizabeth Feliciano, via email at Elizabeth.feliciano-hernandez.civ@us.navy.mil and Contract Specialist, Mariana Aguilar, via email at mariana.aguilar.civ@us.navy.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
The final RFP, to include the final Specification and other relevant attachments, will be issued electronically. Please continue to check SAM.gov for issuance of the final RFP and related documents.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| LHA 8 Fitting Out Availability (FOA) / Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Fitting Out Availability (FOA) and Post Shakedown Availability (PSA): USS BOUGAINVILLE (LHA 8) | Pre-Solicitation |
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