LPAP COMPRESSOR #8 FORD CLASS
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
0616206-8
NAICS
811310
PSC
J043
Posted
June 16, 2026
Response due
June 30, 2026
Place of performance
Portsmouth, VA
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking technical services for troubleshooting, repairs, and operational testing of a specific compressor on a Ford Class vessel. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the NAICS code 811310, which covers repair services for commercial and industrial machinery and equipment. As a Sources Sought notice, this is a market research opportunity and not a formal solicitation, requiring no bid or proposal submission at this time.
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Description
24 APRIL 2026
STATEMENT OF WORK
TO PERFORM TROUBLESHOOT/REPAIR AND TESTING OF LPAP #8 INJECTION WATER PRESSURE FAULT
Prepared by
NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CODE 267
SCOPE
This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort to provide technical services to conduct troubleshooting/repairs and operational testing on (1 EA) RIX Technologies Model MARC 350B Low Pressure Air Plant (LPAP) Compressor #8 onboard Ford Class Naval Ship FY 26 Periodic Incremental Availability (PIA). The components to be worked is LPAP #8.
Background: Ford Class Ship FY 26 PIA work package identified injection water pressure failure on #8 LPAP. Shipboard inspections were conducted by Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Engineering (Code 267). Multiple troubleshooting efforts were conducted by Ship’s Force and ISEA with no corrective action identified. Request OEM support for troubleshoot/repair and testing of #8 LPAP. Technical findings provided by NNSY Engineering Code 267 have been utilized to develop the technical work requirements of this SOW.
REFERENCES AND ATTACHMENTS
NAVSEA TM S6220-CR-MMA-A10 – Technical Manual for Low Pressure Air Plant Model MARC 350B Revision (1) dtd. 1 MAY 2020
Norfolk Naval Shipyard OSHE Control Manual
NAVSEA Standard Item 009-001 – FY 26
NAVSEA Standard Item 009-004 – FY 26
NAVSEA Standard Item 009-060 – FY 26
NAVSEA Standard Item 009-107 – FY 26
Cleanliness Verification Sign-Off Sheet – Attachment A
Contractor Security Requirements – Attachment B
REQUIREMENTS
Location of Work: Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) onboard vessel (CVN 78).
Period of Performance: Repair not to exceed agreed upon POP end date August 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027.
Contractor Roles: Contractor is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and technical expert for the operation, repair/overhaul, and testing of the RIX Technologies Model MARC 350B Low Pressure Air Plant compressor per Reference (2.1).
Contractor Responsibilities:
Badging and Security: All Contractor personnel shall obtain access to the installation through enrollment and registration into the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) and IAW Standard Item 009-001. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with the name of their designated Service Contractor Administrator (SCA) for enrollment in DBIDS. Contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer’s Security Officer for assistance as needed. Once enrolled, the Contractor must provide the DBIDS Registrar with an approved employee list and then direct their employees to register into DBIDS. An FCL is required in order to submit a proposal. See Attachment B.
Contractors shall be accessing Machinery Spaces that may contain UNNPI and/or NOFORN information. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Confidential – Red Badge.
Contractor shall attend a Work Integration Project Brief prior to beginning work.
Safety: Per FAR 22.102-1(a) entitled “Safety”, Contractors are hereby informed that their employees or representatives present on property under Norfolk Naval Shipyard cognizance must follow Federal and State OSHA requirements, OSHE OSHECM Chapter Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) requirements, or safety requirements for site specific location of the contract.
Contractors and Non-NNSY Government Agencies (NNGAs) are hereby informed that their employees or representatives present on property under Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) cognizance must adhere to Federal OSHA requirements for hazardous energy control IAW 29 CFR 1915.89 and must follow Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) procedures as identified in NAVSEA S0400-AD-URM-010/TUM Tag-out Users Manual, when performing work under NNSY contract.
Cleanliness: Contractor shall maintain Level II Cleanliness on Ship’s Service Air Compressors Air, Potable Water, and Chilled Water System System Components in accordance with Reference (2.6). A Cleanliness Verification sign-off (Attachment A) will be required upon completion of work IAW NSI 009-001.
Quality Assurance shall be performed IAW NSI 009-004.
Ship Assessment/Inspection: Contractor shall accomplish the requirements of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-121, paragraphs 3.1 thru 3.1.1.1 and 3.1.2 thru 3.1.2.4 prior to working onboard the vessel.
System Isolation: Contractor shall review Work Authorization Form (WAF) with NNSY and Ship’s Force to ensure understanding of authorized work areas prior to starting work.
Ensure the isolation, de-energizing, drainage of isolated area and depressurization of mechanical, electrical, electronics and pressure systems is accomplished.
Contractor shall attend meetings as needed with NNSY (APS, COR, engineering, etc.). NNSY may increase or decrease frequency of meetings as demanded by project scheduling. Contractor may call into meetings via telephone if prior approval from APS has been obtained.
Contractor shall provide updates via email to NNSY by 1200 on Tuesdays the week after each visit is complete IAW NSI 009-001. NNSY may request written updates date to change as demanded by project scheduling.
Contract Deliverables:
Contractor Furnished Material: Provide all tools, test equipment, consumables, and Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE) to accomplish requirements.
Contractor Provided Personnel: Provide required manning to perform negotiated technical assistance to conduct overhaul/repair of system, ensuring all work is completed by 1 month prior to project milestone All Propulsion Work Completed in the Plants (PW42).
Technical Work Requirements: Contractor shall accomplish the following duties on #8 LPAP as specified.
Perform troubleshoot/repair and testing on #8 LPAP injection water pressure fault. Contractor to conduct a satisfactory full load operational test on #8 LPAP once repairs have been accomplished.
Promptly notify Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) on material / components that are required to be replaced during troubleshooting/repair efforts.
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