CVN74 RCOH Painting and Lagging

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), representing In-Service Carriers (PMS 312), awarded a sole-source contract valued at approximately $7 million to Mills Marine and Ship Repair LLC for the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH), painting, and lagging of the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). This contract was issued under the authority of FAR Part 19.8 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(5), which govern small business set-asides, specifically a partial small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, and was executed on a sole-source basis. The award aligns with the partnership agreement between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Department of the Navy, emphasizing support for small businesses within the defense procurement process. The contract details indicate that the work will be performed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with the Department of the Navy’s Office of NAVSEA Headquarters overseeing the project from Washington Navy Yard, DC. The contract's primary point of contact is Thomas Kohler, reachable via email and phone, with Nicole Buckler as a secondary contact. This award is informational and does not constitute a solicitation or promise of future contracts; it is intended solely for informational purposes and is subject to modification. The contract underscores the Navy’s ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade its carrier fleet through targeted, small business-supported initiatives.