19--Hull Shielding Panel Inspection & Repair SSN 756

The contract action pertains to the inspection and repair of the hull shielding panels for submarine SSN 756, with the solicitation number N6279302R0007. The Department of Defense, specifically the Supply of Shipbuilding Convention and Repair office located in Newport News, VA, intends to pursue a sole-source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, interested parties may express their interest and capability to fulfill the requirement within 45 days of the publication date, or 30 days if the award is made under an existing basic ordering agreement. The government retains sole discretion to decide whether to proceed competitively based on the responses received. This presolicitation reflects the government's intent to contract directly without initially seeking competitive bids, but it remains open to considering any proposals submitted within the stated timeframe. The information gathered from interested vendors will be used primarily to assess whether a competitive procurement is warranted. The contract’s primary focus is on specialized supply or service related to the submarine hull's shielding panel inspections and repairs, emphasizing the need for expertise and capability aligned with shipbuilding and repair standards.