Intent to Sole Source for Lifting Main Engine High Pressure Turbine Casing

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to Curtiss-Wright for the sole source procurement of OEM guidance and technical oversight to lift and reinstall the #1 Main Propulsion Unit High Pressure Turbine casing aboard a CVN-78 class aircraft carrier to address a labyrinth packing leak. This requirement, identified by NAICS code 336611 and PSC J019, classifies as a commercial item under FAR 2.101 and is being conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.2, with sole source justification under FAR 6.103-1(d) due to the uniqueness of the technical expertise and proprietary knowledge required, which only Curtiss-Wright can provide. The performance period spans from August 3, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with all work to be performed at Portsmouth, Virginia. The scope includes providing field service technical direction, labyrinth packing assemblies, induction bolt heating equipment and technician services, and comprehensive reporting such as Condition Found Reports and a final overhaul report compliant with TECH MANUAL S9126-62-MMA-010, Rev. 4. All work must adhere to the LIAISON ACTION REQUEST CVN78-26-PP-3.2-96673 and follow OSHECM Chapter 250 for hazardous energy control. Contractors must comply with stringent security protocols, including obtaining a final security clearance for access to classified information, Restricted Data, and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, and must possess a red NAVSEA badge if accessing nuclear areas. All personnel require a DBIDS card for site access, necessitating completion of the SECNAV 5512 form and submission to the NNSY COR. Security and safety obligations include adherence to OSHA standards, Antiterrorism Level 1 training, Active Shooter preparedness, Information Security, Operations Security, and Personnel Security. CUI must be monitored for potential aggregation that could result in classified information, and any such findings must be reported to a DoD representative. The solicitation number is N4215826Q0023, posted on June 29, 2026, with a response deadline of July 6, 2026, during which any responsible source may submit capability statements, though the Government retains full discretion to determine whether competition is warranted. No pricing details, delivery terms, or invoice