Sources Sought for Large Ship Repair Services at Naval Station Rota, Spain

Description

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, on behalf of the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing comprehensive large ship repair, maintenance, and overhaul services for U.S. Navy vessels. This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Description of Services: The U.S. Navy is seeking to identify qualified companies with the capability to perform a full range of ship repair services for forward-deployed naval forces in the European and African theater. The primary focus is on supporting the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG-51) guided-missile destroyers homeported at NAVSTA Rota, with potential requirements for other U.S. Navy surface combatants, Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels, and allied ships. Required services include, but are not limited to: Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) repairs. Combat Systems and Electronic Systems maintenance and modernization. Dry-docking services, including hull preservation and underwater work. Execution of complex maintenance periods, such as Selected Restricted Availabilities (SRAs) and Surface Incremental Availabilities (SIAs). Continuous and Voyage Maintenance Availabilities (CMAVs/VMAVs). Rapid mobilization for Emergent Maintenance (EM) and unscheduled repairs. Place of Performance: The primary place of performance will be Naval Station Rota, C�diz Province, Spain. The Government will also consider alternative performance locations and concepts of operation proposed by respondents. Objective: The objective of this notice is to determine the interest, capability, and capacity of qualified companies�including Spanish domestic firms, U.S. firms with overseas operating capability, and international shipbuilders�to meet the U.S. Navy's ship maintenance requirements at this strategic location. Submission of Information: Interested parties are encouraged to review the full Sources Sought Notice attached to the SAM.gov posting and submit a written response addressing the questions within. The response should detail the company's qualifications, technical certifications, past performance, and capability to perform work at or near NAVSTA Rota. Responses will be used by the Government for market research and acquisition planning to determine the optimal strategy for future procurement. For complete details and instructions, please refer to the Sources Sought Notice document associated with solicitation number N6817126RT003 on www.sam.gov.