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USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8) FY28 DSRA Sources Sought

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N00024-26-R-4421Federal

Submission Closed05/18/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is conducting a sources sought market research effort in anticipation of the FY28 Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) for the USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8). This effort, set to occur from approximately November 15, 2027, to June 19, 2029, seeks to identify industry capabilities, with particular interest in small business participation, for undertaking extensive dry-dock and pier-side maintenance, repair, and modernization of the ship. The planned contract will be a firm-fixed price type and will fall under a homeport-restricted West Coast solicitation, reflecting the operational location of the vessel. Notably, this availability is part of the Navy’s "Signature Availability" pilot program aimed at awarding contracts early in the planning cycle to facilitate enhanced coordination, integrated scheduling, advanced material procurement, and reduction of risks associated with unplanned work during execution. The pilot milestones include receipt of initial proposals around milestone A-375 and contract award anticipated by milestone A-240, with the formal Request for Proposal planned for release in August 2026. Interested companies must submit a notice of interest by 4:00 PM local time on May 18, 2026. Those already holding NAVSEA Tier 1 Master Ship Repair Agreements (MSRA) and Agreements for Boat Repair (ABR) are requested to provide basic company identification details. Firms without these agreements, including small businesses, must provide a detailed capability statement addressing key areas such as dry-dock access, past performance on similar complex ship overhauls, organizational and technical qualifications, and plans to secure necessary NAVSEA agreements. The work scope described in the referenced enclosure covers a broad range of structural, mechanical, electrical, and modernization activities, including overhaul of propulsion shafting, rudder systems, complex electrical and compressor systems, habitability improvements, and upgrade of combat and communications systems. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the designated West Coast homeport where the work is performed, with government oversight ensuring quality and compliance with NAVSEA standards. This announcement emphasizes that the information provided will be treated confidentially and that it is not a solicitation or contractual offer, but a crucial step in understanding industry capabilities ahead of the upcoming competitive acquisition.

General Info

NAVSEA seeks small businesses for FY28 USS MAKIN ISLAND DSRA dry-dock maintenance, August 2026 RFP.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsea Hq

NAICS

336611 - Ship Building and Repairing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

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Sources Sought for USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8) FY28 DSRA

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Sources Sought for USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8) FY28 DSRA Work Outline

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 4

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 18

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Submission Closed

05/18/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsea Hq

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsea Hq

Office AddressWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

Contacts

JACOB JUROS (CS

BRIAN ROMANO (PCO

Full Description

This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 10.001 and DFARS 210.001 in anticipation of a potential future procurement program. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in performing the FY28 Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availability of the USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8) under a homeport-restricted (West Coast) solicitation. NAVSEA is especially interested in determining small business capability and interest.

The Government is seeking responses from sources that can perform dry-dock and pier-side maintenance, repair, and alterations anticipated to be 11/15/2027 – 06/19/2029 (subject to change).

This availability is the second ship in an acquisition initiative pilot for early award called “Signature Availability,” targeting an A-240 contract award. Signature Availability (SA) refers to a longer complex availability that will benefit from early contract award yielding an extended period of planning, material procurement, and industry coordination. The SA strategy is designed to increase the coordinated planning between industry and the Navy maintenance team to reduce the impact of unplanned work once execution starts. Benefits of this strategy include a longer runway for the awarded contractor to build the Integrated Production Schedule (IPS) / resource loaded schedule, engage with sub-contractors for increased integration, and address issues early prior to start of execution.

Signature Availability Pilot Milestone (Sample)

Initial Proposals Received from Offerors: A-375

Contract Award: A-240

The anticipated RFP release date is in August 2026 (subject to change).

The Government has provided an outline of some of the work anticipated to be completed under the expected FY28 DSRA as an enclosure to this sources sought document (see Enclosure (1)). The anticipated contract type will be firm-fixed price.

What/Where to Submit:

Companies that already possess a current NAVSEA Tier 1 Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) and Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) should submit, on company letterhead, a notice of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Attn: Mr. Brian Romano, SEA 0244. Please email your letter of interest to the Contracting Officer, Brian Romano, at brian.c.romano.civ@us.navy.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Mr. Jacob Juros, SEA 0244 at jacob.a.juros.civ@us.navy.mil with “USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8) FY28 DSRA Sources Sought Response” in the subject field and hand or digitally sign your letter of interest. The notice of interest should include the following information:
1. The Name, CAGE, and SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number of company that intends to submit the proposal,
2. Indicate an interest in submitting a proposal for solicitation N0002426R4421
Interested Small Businesses and any Company that does not already possess a NAVSEA Tier 1 Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) and Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) should submit, on company letterhead, a notice of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Attn: Mr. Brian Romano, SEA 0244. Please email your letter of interest to the Contracting Officer, Brian Romano, at brian.c.romano.civ@us.navy.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Mr. Jacob Juros, SEA 0244 at jacob.a.juros.civ@us.navy.mil with “USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8) FY28 DSRA Sources Sought Response” in the subject field and hand or digitally sign your letter of interest. The notice of interest should include a brief description of your company and its capabilities as they relate to the requirements set forth in Enclosure (1), and answers to the following specific questions. Please limit your response to no more than five (5) pages.
1. Is your company a small or large business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under NAICS code 336611 (a small business must have 1,300 or less employees)?
2. How many employees does your company have?
3. Does your company have a website? If so, what is your company’s website address?
4. Does your company have access to a dry-dock capable of docking and a pier capable of berthing USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8)?
5. Does your company have a satisfactory performance record for the type of work required? Please provide examples of relevant and recent (within three years) past performance.
6. Does your company have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors)? In addition to the previous question, please answer the following sub-questions:
  1. Does your company plan on obtaining a NAVSEA Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA)?
  2. Does your company plan on obtaining a NAVSEA Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR)?
7. Given the complexity of the work described in this announcement, including Enclosure (1), please describe your company’s historical experience completing work on similar systems at a similar complexity on the critical systems outlined in Enclosure (1), or briefly describe how your company would be capable of meeting these requirements as of contract award.
8. What does your company propose to accomplish with additional planning time from the earlier award? How will this proposal decrease the risk of late delivery?
  1. How does your company propose progressing measures to support invoicing during the extended planning period?

Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act. All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government. NAVSEA may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement. This sources sought announcement is released in accordance with FAR 15.201. This sources sought announcement is not a request for proposal. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to gather information from the market place. Information provided in response to this sources sought announcement will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

No telephone inquiries will be accepted and requests for solicitation packages will not be granted, as a solicitation has not been prepared at this time.

When to Submit: Responses are requested no later than 4PM Local Time, Washington D.C. on 05/18/2026.

Notice Regarding Sources Sought: Please note that this sources sought is for information purposes and to identify potential sources. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind.

Other: The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests, nor will the Government return any data provided.

Future information, if any, will be posted at SAM.gov.