USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) Inactivation & Defueling Advance Planning

Award Notice Posted

A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .

Solicitation number
N0002425C2127
Agency
Awarded
to Huntington Ingalls Inc.
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Contract number
N0002425C2127 Federal contract award
NAICS code
336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Place of performance
Newport News, Virginia 23607, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has awarded a sole-source contract to Huntington Ingalls Incorporated for the USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) Inactivation and Defueling Advance Planning, valued at $358,598,528. The contract, identified as N00024-25-C-2127, covers comprehensive planning efforts including material forecasting, long-lead-time material procurement, technical document development, scheduling, resource planning, and cost estimation for the inactivation and defueling of the aircraft carrier. The procurement was awarded on March 13, 2025, utilizing FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) authority, which allows for a sole-source award when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The contract aims to prepare for the eventual decommissioning of the USS NIMITZ, with Huntington Ingalls Incorporated's Newport News Shipbuilding division designated as the exclusive contractor for this critical naval vessel planning project.

Notice text

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), on behalf of the Aircraft Carrier Inactivation and Disposal Program Office (PMS 368), has awarded a sole source procurement for the USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) Inactivation and Defueling Advance Planning. The CVN 68 Inactivation and Defueling Advance Planning efforts will include: material forecasting; long-lead-time material procurement; purchase order development; technical document and drawing development; scheduling; resources forecasting and planning; developing cost estimates for work to be accomplished; data acquisition, and other technical studies as required to prepare and make ready for the accomplishment of CVN 68 Inactivation and Defueling. Contract N00024-25-C-2127 was awarded to Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, Newport News Shipbuilding, 4101 Washington Ave, Newport News, VA 23607 on a sole-source basis.

The statutory authority for this sole source award is in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(1)  – only one responsible source and no other supplier or services will satisfy agency requirements.

NOTE: This post-solicitation synopsis is for informational purposes only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts.  The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis.  This is not a request for proposals, a promise to issue a request for proposals, or a promise by the Government to pay for information received in response to this synopsis or any subsequent synopsis.  The information contained herein is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

Awarded contract N0002425C2127 to HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC for 358598528.00 on 2025-03-13.

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