Availability Government Bids & RFPs

The US Navy anticipates the USS Boxer LHD 4 FY27 SRA will begin in February 2027 with an expected completion in October 2028.

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) requires a highly capable contractor with substantial facilities, including a capable pier for the applicable ship class, and human resources capable of completing, coordinating, and integrating multiple areas of ship maintenance, repair, and modernization.

The bid notice mentions a ship check date deadline for the sister ship USS Essex which was updated to April 10, 2026, implying a site visit or inspection is part of the process.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The contractor shall commence work within 7 calendar days after notice of contract award. The contract period for grounds maintenance service is March through November in the southern region and April through November in the northern region of the respective fiscal year.

The government will award a firm fixed price contract vehicle. Invoices will not be processed if photographs are not complete as required, and the submission of a signed checklist is required with all invoices.

The contractor shall provide an onsite contractor representative who shall be physically present during normal duty hours to conduct overall management coordination and furnish liaison with the government. All employees must be able to communicate in English. Employees of the contractor assigned for performance of this contract shall be capable employees with sufficient experience and training to assure compliance with the contract requirements.

The contracting officer may require the contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent.

It is urged and expected to have vendors conduct a site visit prior to submitting a quote/offer for the requirement as the maps are always revised and the scope of the requirement can't be properly ascertained without a site visit. There will be an initial and alternate site visit for this requirement.

The contracting officer may require the contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent.

The response and/or questions for this Request for Information are requested by May 27, 2026.

Interested shipyards should submit a capabilities package demonstrating their firm's ability to perform the work, including company profile, facility description, size standard compliance (NAICS ****), partnership information, schedule deviations, subcontractor qualifications (aluminum welding), mobilization capabilities, and capacity for concurrent availabilities.