DDG 124 and DDG 127 Post Shakedown Availabilities at Norfolk

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has issued a negotiated Request for Proposal (N00024-25-R-2301) for Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) services for the DDG 51 class guided missile destroyers HARVEY C. BARNUM JR. (DDG 124) and potentially the PATRICK GALLEGHER (DDG 127). The work, to be performed at a contractor facility in the Norfolk, Virginia area, involves correcting trial deficiencies, incorporating engineering changes, and performing necessary maintenance to certify the ships for operational service. The contract is structured as a Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) arrangement to provide the flexibility needed to scope variable work packages on a ship-by-ship basis while maintaining contractor accountability through performance-based award fees. The base effort for DDG 124 is estimated at 200,000 hours with a performance period from September 14, 2026, to January 4, 2027, while the optional effort for DDG 127 is scheduled from May 30, 2027, to August 31, 2027. Award is based on a best value trade-off analysis, with technical factors—Management, Facilities/Production Capabilities, PSA Execution, and Past Performance—weighted as significantly more important than cost. Key requirements include compliance with ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001:2015 quality standards, strict adherence to MIL-STD marking and packaging specifications, and the submission of weekly metric reports and quarterly EAC status reports. The contract also imposes a three-year Organizational Conflict of Interest restriction following completion.