Removal, Install, and Test #1 and #2 HPACs

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking a contractor to remove, install, and test #1 and #2 High Pressure Air Compressors (HPACs) onboard a Virginia Class Submarine at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. This solicitation (N4215825QS018) is being issued as a sole source procurement to RIX Industries under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), though other interested parties may identify their capability to respond. Contractors must possess a minimum SECRET clearance and DBIDS credentials for base access, with strict security protocols governing work in nuclear-related areas. Quotes are due by 4:00 PM EST on March 12, 2025, and must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days. Submission requirements include pricing with FOB Destination shipping, point of contact information, business size, payment terms, and an unpriced capabilities statement, with vendors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

The contract does not have a specific small business set-aside, though the NAICS code 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing has a small business size standard of 1,300 employees. RIX Industries is identified as the sole source contractor due to their proprietary rights and status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the AERP HPAC assets. The period of performance is scheduled for September 15, 2025 through November 14, 2025, with exact dates subject to negotiation. The work will be performed at Portsmouth, VA 23709, specifically in Dry Dock 4, and involves removing existing HPACs, installing new government-furnished property, fabricating mounting hardware, and conducting comprehensive operational testing. Contractors must coordinate with NNSY Code 246 Test Engineering Division and follow specified test procedures for operational verification of the installed high-pressure air compressors.