SHIPPINGPORT (ARDM 4) - Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) Operation and Maintenance

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a sole-source solicitation for the operation, maintenance, protection, and certification of the U.S. floating dry-dock SHIPPINGPORT (ARDM-4), located at Naval Submarine Base, New London, CT. The solicitation will be issued directly to General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation, which is the only private nuclear qualified shipyard certified to operate this specific floating dry-dock. The contract will be issued under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which allows procurement from a limited number of sources when no other suppliers can meet agency requirements. The solicitation will cover a one-year base period in fiscal year 2026, with potential for four additional one-year option periods. While interested firms may identify their capabilities, the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the contract, and solicitation documents are not currently available.

This pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for the contract, which falls under the Ship Building and Repairing NAICS category (336611). The procurement is specifically targeted at General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation, located in Groton, CT, as the exclusive contractor for this specialized service. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract will support the operation of a critical naval infrastructure asset. The total potential contract duration could extend to five years, comprising one base year and four option years. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities are directed to contact Electric Boat Corporation directly. The pre-solicitation was posted on January 29, 2025, with a response deadline of February 14, 2025, signaling the government's intent to move forward with this specialized maritime maintenance contract.