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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on August 25, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Port and Starboard AMAH Repairs for USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS-10)

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The Naval Sea Systems Command, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified contractors for urgent repairs to the USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS-10). The project involves repairing severely degraded aluminum exterior shell plating on the port and starboard AMAHs. The scope of work includes procuring and applying a polysulfide sealant, performing surface preparation according to SSPC-SP 1, and adhering to NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32. The vessel is currently located in a drydock at the Vigor Marine LLC facility in Seattle, Washington. Interested parties must submit a one-page capability statement by August 31, 2026, detailing their technical experience with aluminum hull repairs, mobilization plans for a third-party shipyard, estimated project duration, and strategies for managing concurrent operations without disrupting the incumbent prime contractor. This notice is for informational purposes and does not constitute a formal request for proposal or a guarantee of a future contract.

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Sources sought for urgent aluminum hull repairs on USS Gabrielle Giffords in Seattle.

NAICS

336611 - Ship Building and Repairing

Place of Performance

Seattle, WA, USA

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NONE

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Sources Sought: USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS-10) AMAH Repairs

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSAN DIEGO, CA, 92136-5205, USA
Office AddressSAN DIEGO, CA, 92136-5205, USA

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SUBJECT: Port and Starboard AMAH Repairs for USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS-10)]


AGENCY: Naval Sea Systems Command, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC)


NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought


DISCLAIMER


This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and market research purposes only. It does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice nor will the Government return any data provided.


BACKGROUND & SCOPE


SWRMC is conducting market research to identify qualified and interested sources capable of performing urgent repair work on the USS GABRIELLE GIFFORDS (LCS-10).


Current Vessel Status: The vessel is currently undergoing a scheduled availability and is physically located in a drydock at the incumbent Prime Contractor’s facility, Vigor Marine LLC, Seattle, WA.


Scope of Work (High-Level):


The requirement consists of repair to severely degraded exterior shell plating of the AMAH Port and Starboard exterior AMAH’s which are comprised of aluminum material. The work involves preserving, procuring, and applying a polysulfide sealant to the exterior shell. Upon completion of curing, the repair will require surface preparation utilizing NAVSEA procedures as identified in SSPC-SP 1 and accomplishment of the NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32. All safety regulations must be complied with during repair.


REQUESTED INFORMATION (CAPABILITY STATEMENT)


Interested parties are requested to submit a brief Capability Statement (maximum 1 page). To assist the Government in its market research, respondents must address the following specific questions in their submission:


  1. Point of contract to include full name, email address, and phone number


  1. Technical Capability: Briefly describe your firm's experience performing similar scope (e.g., [Insert specific skill, e.g., aluminum hull repairs]) on U.S. Navy vessels.


  1. Logistical Mobilization (The Access Question): Given that the vessel is actively dry-docked at a third-party, private shipyard, describe your firm's approach and required administrative timeline for mobilizing equipment, materials, and a fully badged/certified workforce to the incumbent's facility.


  1. Estimated Schedule Duration: Based on the high-level scope provided, what is your firm's estimated duration (in days or weeks) to complete this work? Please factor in the administrative and physical mobilization time described in Question 2.


  1. Concurrent Operations (The Liability/Safety Question): Describe how your firm would execute this heavy industrial work concurrently within the same physical footprint as the incumbent Prime Contractor without causing work stoppage, safety violations, or compromising the incumbent's active hull warranties.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS


No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comments or questions. No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result of this announcement. Responses are due no later than 1000 PST on 31 August 2026. Please submit responses via email to preston.a.carlson.civ@us.navy.mil, dayen.lagunas.civ@us.navy.mil, steven.a.lindbeck.civ@us.navy.mil, amanda.n.husak.civ@us.navy.mil, pamela.k.stubblefield.civ@us.navy.mil, thamer.f.abdullah.civ@us.navy.mil.

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