HOT OIL FLUSH OF THE EXTERNAL HYDRAULICS SYSTEM

The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility is conducting a sources sought notice under solicitation number N32253-26-Q-0057 to identify qualified small businesses capable of performing a hot oil flush of external hydraulic systems aboard a Los Angeles-class submarine. This effort is strictly for market research and is not a request for proposals or pricing; the government is not seeking offers at this time and assumes no financial responsibility for responses. The requirement is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 336611, with a size standard of 1,300 employees, and is classified under the Product Service Code J020 for ship and marine equipment maintenance and repair. The work will be performed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, with a tentative performance period of 27 November 2026 to 8 January 2027, and requires two 10-hour shifts per day, six days a week, excluding Sundays. Contractors must provide personnel who are U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a Red Badge clearance through the Defense Biometric Identification System, with all individuals subject to extensive background submission including full name, Social Security number, date and place of birth, and citizenship. All personnel must complete mandatory training including RADCON, security, safety, and indoctrination briefings prior to work start. The Statement of Work specifies that the contractor must flush multiple hydraulic loops including the Secondary Propulsion Motor, Power Plant, Retractable Bow Planes, Thin Line Towed Array, Sail, and Vertical Launch System, each with defined minimum flow rates and pipe lengths. The contractor is required to implement a Quality Control Program on the first day of performance and submit it to the Technical Point-of-Contact prior to award, along with a Quality Management System compliant with Item 009-004. All work must comply with specified hydraulic oil standards and environmental regulations, and the contractor must indemnify the government against liability for any violations. Strict safety protocols mandate the use of hardhats, safety shoes, and eye protection, prohibit eating, smoking, or drinking outside designated areas, and completely ban photography or camera-equipped devices on the installation. Contractors must also submit a tailored capability statement with supporting documentation of equipment and staff qualifications, along with prior experience in similar submarine hydraulic flushing operations. Organizational details including CAGE code, DUNS number, size, ownership type, and SAM registration status must be provided. Participation is voluntary