J--Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

This contract involves the inactivation of the USS CURTS (FFG-38) and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, targeting small business entities exclusively. The effort requires firms to either currently hold an Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) under DFARS 217.71 or be qualified and willing to enter into such an agreement; firms lacking an ABR are ineligible unless there is sufficient time for the Navy to assess their application without affecting the vessel's availability. The contract specifically considers all San Diego area sources with relevant qualifications. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense’s Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion office located in San Diego, California, is classified under NAICS code 336611, which pertains to maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of equipment. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the procuring contract specialist for details regarding inspection dates, location, performance period, and place of performance. This presolicitation was posted to solicit capable small business contractors ready to undertake the inactivation task while aligning with Navy scheduling and compliance requirements.