USS AMERICA (LHA 6) FY26 DSRA A00020 Redacted J&A_RCC 259

Background
The USS America (LHA 6) is undergoing a major Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Availability, which is a critical period of maintenance and modernization essential for Navy fleet readiness.

The contract aims to address the remediation and testing of the ship's Halon firefighting system under RCC 259N, which is necessary for operational safety. Without a fully certified Halon system, the ship's main engines cannot be operated for critical testing, leading to potential delays in the overall availability schedule.

Work Details
The work involves the remediation and testing of the Halon firefighting system, which is a prerequisite for operating the ship's main engines. This task must be performed during specific 'windows of opportunity' that are limited by other critical path jobs already scheduled in the integrated production plan.

The Halon testing is not standalone; it must be sequenced with other tasks to avoid delays that could impact engine testing and overall project timelines. The work is planned to be intermittently executed from May 1, 2026, through July 2026, with initial engine lighting scheduled immediately after undocking on August 11, 2026. Delays in this work could lead to significant schedule risks and jeopardize key milestones such as Light Off Assessment, Sea Trials, and Availability Completion.

Period of Performance
Intermittently performed from May 1, 2026, through July 2026.

Place of Performance
USS America (LHA 6)

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on the prior contract awarded to General Dynamics NASSCO for work on USS America (LHA-6), with a delivery order period of 10/06/25–11/19/25 valued at $1,377,723. The prior award description references USS America (LHA-6) FY26 delivery order support, and the current requirement similarly focuses on ship-specific remediation/testing during the FY26 availability timeframe. The shared vessel and FY26 continuity suggest the current Halon firefighting system remediation/testing may be part of the same overall availability effort and follow-on execution plan.