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USS GREEN BAY (LPD-20) Boats: 7MRBX0502, 7MRB0503, 11MRX1401, and 11MRX0504 Stand Alone

Department of Defense · Department of the Navy · SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER
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Solicitation number
N5523627R0005
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-13
Response deadline
Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
natalie.m.arenz.civ@us.navy.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

This is a Sources Sought announcement in accordance with RFO FAR 15.101(e) and in anticipation of a potential future procurement program. Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in performing the Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for USS GREEN BAY (LPD-20) Boats: 7MRBX0502, 7MRB0503, 11MRX1401, and 11MRX0504. This is not a request for proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the Government return any data provided. Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is seeking small business concerns within San Diego County . The prospective contractor will need to accomplish the Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for the USS GREEN BAYs Trailerable Boats - 7MRBX0502, 7MRB0503, 11MRX1401, and 11MRX0504. The work will be accomplished at Contractors facility which shall be within 50 miles of 32nd Street Naval Base San Diego. The contemplated period of performance (POP) is from 25 JAN 2027 to 21 DEC 2027.The applicable NAICS is 336611 Ship Building and Repairing. Interested vendors should submit a capabilities statement (not to exceed five pages) that demonstrates their capability to perform the services described herein. The capabilities statement shall include:--Company name--Address--Business size (large, small, 8(a) small business, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business, or service-disabled veteran-owned small business)[more than one category may be selected as applicable]--Point of contact (POC) information for the interested firm--Companys technical capabilities.The capabilities statement should also identify, by contract number, past or current contracts and/or subcontracts that were awarded to your firm, period of performance, contract type, contract amount, a description of the relevant corporate experience gained, and a point of contact for the customer/recipient of the work performed. The vendor shall describe if they have experience performing similar repair requirements and if they can accomplish at least 51 percent of the work in the specification package in-house. The vendor shall also indicate if they plan to accomplish work on the subject USS GREEN BAYs Trailerable Boats at their facility located within 50 miles of 32nd Street Naval Base San Diego.The Government will evaluate each respondents capabilities statement to determine if the respondent has the requisite technical capabilities, and experience to complete the requirements described herein. 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 should be received no later than 20 October 2026.All responses should be forwarded to Ms. Natalie Arenz, Ms. Kristin Liljestrom and Mr. Roderick Rioveros, at: 410B_RFP_27R0005_GBY_RHIBs@us.navy.mil.

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Point of contact
Natalie Arenz
Role
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Email
natalie.m.arenz.civ@us.navy.mil
Secondary
Kristin.j.liljestrom.civ@us.navy.mil
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