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Preservation, Hull, Electrical/Electronic Repairs of the USS SOMERSET (LPD-25) Trailerable Boats 7MRX0816, 11MRX1002

ID: N5523627R0006 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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Description

Background
The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in performing Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for the USS SOMERSET (LPD-25) 7MRX0816 and 11MRX1002.

This Sources Sought announcement is not a request for proposal (RFP) and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order. The goal of this contract is to ensure the operational readiness of the USS SOMERSET by addressing necessary repairs and maintenance.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks:
1. Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for two Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs):
- 7 Meter RIB (Hull ID: 7MRX0816) with specific components including:
- Main Propulsion Diesel Engine: Cummins QSB 5.9L, HP: 230
- Mercury Bravo 2 Outdrive
- Wing Sponson ERX Number: EXX9599R0222
- Trailer CNSP 7-49 VIN: 1F9B07029P2056331
- 11 Meter RIB (Hull ID: 11MRX1002) with components including:
- PORT Main Propulsion Diesel Engine: Cummins QSB 5.9L, HP: 380
- STBD Main Propulsion Diesel Engine: Cummins QSB 5.9L, HP: 380
- Twin Disc Marine Gear MG5075-SC PORT & STBD
- DOEN Waterjet DJ110 PORT & STBD
- Trailer CNSP 11-27 VIN: 42XBK3735RB118100
2. Specific tasks include:
- Conducting preliminary inspections and operational tests.
- Performing hull preservation including surface preparation and painting.
- Replacing various mechanical components such as engines, outdrives, steering systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, etc.
- Ensuring compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items and other referenced documents.

Period of Performance
01/25/2027 to 11/19/2027

Place of Performance
Contractor's facility within 50 miles of the Naval Base San Diego.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be small business concerns within San Diego County. They must demonstrate capability to perform at least 51% of the work in-house.

Bidders are required to submit a capabilities statement that includes company information and past performance details. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract with Nielsen Beaumont Marine under N5523626C0004 (value $2,326,108; 06/15/26–05/24/27) for preservation, hull, mechanical, and electrical/electronic repairs of VBSS boats 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102. The prior work is similar in scope and repair categories to the current requirement for preservation and hull/mechanical/electrical-electronic repairs for the USS Somerset trailerable RIBs (7MRX0816 and 11MRX1002), suggesting continuity in maintenance and restoration activities for comparable small craft platforms.
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 SOMERSET (LPD-25) 7MRX0816, 11MRX1002. 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 SOMERSET (LPD-25) 7MRX0816, 11MRX1002. 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 01/25/2027 to 11/19/2027.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 firmCompanys 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 SOMERSET (LPD-25) 7MRX0816, 11MRX1002 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. Kristin Liljestrom, Ms. Alisha Bloor and Mr. Roderick Rioveros, at: 410B_RFP_27R0006_SOM_RHIBs@us.navy.mil.

Overview

Response Deadline
Due in 6 Days
Posted
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
755 Brinser Street, Suite 1, San Diego, CA 92136-5105 92136
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1300 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$400,000 - $1,500,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Advancing to Solicitation
77%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center. 95% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Navy were awarded full & open.
On 10/13/26 Southwest Regional Maintenance Center issued Sources Sought N5523627R0006 for Preservation, Hull, Electrical/Electronic Repairs of the USS SOMERSET (LPD-25) Trailerable Boats 7MRX0816, 11MRX1002 due 10/20/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 336611 (SBA Size Standard 1300 Employees) and PSC 2090.
Primary Contact
Name
KRISTIN LILJESTROM   Profile
Phone
(619) 952-8463

Secondary Contact

Name
ALISHA BLOOR   Profile
Phone
(619) 726-5422

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Kristin Liljestrom kristin.liljestrom@us.navy.mil None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA > REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER > SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N55236
Source Organization Code
100201833
Last Updated
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kristin.j.liljestrom.civ@us.navy.mil
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