USS SAMPSON (DDG 102) Hull Preservation

Project ID: N4523A-26-RFPREQ-PSNS-101-3-0014 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Naval Sea Systems Command
Deadline	05/21/26
Posted	05/12/26
Estimated Value	$250,000 - $1,200,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	325510 - Paint and Coating Manufacturing
PSC	J999 - Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (West)
Location	Seattle, WA United States

Description

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Summary

This is a sources sought announcement in anticipation of a potential future procurement program. PSNS & IMF Naval Station Everett is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest to provide required paint, coatings, preservation products, and engineering/technical services for the Underwater Hull Preservation w/Paint on the USS SAMPSON (DDG 102) in Seattle, Washington, with an anticipated start date of 06 July 2026. The vessel will be dry-docked. The government seeks paint original equipment manufacturers that can provide support as follows: - Provide paint, coatings, and preservation products per the attached Work Statement. - Paint, coatings and preservation products must meet the required standard per the attached Navy Paint Warranty. - Company (vendor) must provide the required warranty without waiver or subcontract. - Provide personnel that meet or exceed the minimum qualifications within the Work Statement in order to perform and certify work stated. - Personnel may not be substituted without express approval by the Government, as submitted per the attached Work Statement.

Place of performance

Contractor's Dry-dock Facility (Seattle, WA). PSNS & IMF Everett is especially interested in determining small business capability and interest. The anticipated Request for Quote (RFQ) release date is on or around Thursday, 28 May 2026 (subject to change). PSNS & IMF Everett is contemplating award of a firm fixed price contract for the requirement specified in the attached draft Statement of Work. The applicable NAICS code is 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing.

What/Where to Submit

Interested companies should submit, on company letterhead, a letter of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact. Please scan your letter of interest and email it to Contract Specialist, Masada Younker, at Masada.d.younker.civ@us.navy.mil, and Adrienne Larcom, at adrienne.j.larcom.civ@us.navy.mil with USS SAMPSON (DDG 102) OEM U/W Hull Preservation w/Paint SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE in the subject field and hand or digitally sign your letter of interest. The letter of interest should include a brief description of your company and its capabilities as they relate to the requirements set forth in the draft Statement of Work, and answers to the following specific questions. Please limit your response to no more than 5 pages. 1. Is your company a paint original equipment manufacturer? 2. Is your company a small or large business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under NAICS code 325510 (the small business size standard is 1,000 in number of employees)? If small business please specify (small, 8(a), women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned) [more than one category may be selected as applicable]. How many employees does your company have? 3. Does your company have a website? If so, what is your company's website address? 4. Does your company have a satisfactory performance record for the type of work required? Please provide examples of relevant and recent (within three years) past performance. 5. Is your company able to provide both the paint product desired AND the manufacturing guarantee, as required within the work statement? 6. Given the complexity of the work described in this announcement, including draft Statement of Work, please describe your company's historical experience completing work onboard U.S. Navy ships and other vessels described in draft Statement of Work, or briefly describe how your company would be capable of meeting these requirements as of contract award. Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act. All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government. PSNS & IMF Everett may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement. This sources sought announcement is not a request for proposal. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to gather information from the market place. Information provided in response to this sources sought announcement will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No telephone inquiries will be accepted and requests for solicitation packages will not be granted, as a solicitation has not been prepared at this time.

When to Submit

Responses to this Source Sought notice are requested no later than 12:30 PM PST 21 May 2026

Notice Regarding Sources Sought

Please note that this sources sought is for information purposes and to identify potential sources. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind. Other: The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests, nor will the Government return any data provided. Future information, if any, will be posted at the website SAM.gov.

2000 W Marine View Drive

Everett, WA 98201

Point of Contact

Masada Younker, email: Masada.d.younker.civ@us.navy.mil Adrienne Larcom, email: adrienne.j.larcom.civ@us.navy.mil

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) Detachment Everett is conducting market research to identify industry capabilities and interest in providing paint, coatings, preservation products, and engineering/technical services for the underwater hull preservation with paint on the USS SAMPSON (DDG 102) in Seattle, Washington. The anticipated start date for this contract is July 6, 2026. The agency aims to ensure that the required products meet Navy standards and are delivered within specified time constraints. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for: 1. Providing paint, coatings, and preservation products as per the attached Work Statement. 2. Ensuring that all products meet the required standards as outlined in the Navy Paint Warranty. 3. Supplying personnel who meet or exceed minimum qualifications to perform and certify work as stated in the Work Statement. 4. Not substituting personnel without express approval from the Government. 5. Delivering NAVSEA approved preservation products and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding volatile organic compounds (VOC). 6. Providing technical support services including field service technical representation during the availability period when painting critical areas of the vessel. 7. Documenting all aspects of paint application efforts through Daily Paint Progress Reports and Hull Condition Reports. Period of Performance The contract will be performed over a period starting from July 6, 2026, during which the vessel will be dry-docked for approximately 250-360 days. Place of Performance Contractor's Dry-dock Facility in Seattle, WA.

Contacts

Contact name	Masada Younker
Contact email	masada.d.younker.civ@us.navy.mil
Contact phone	(564) 245-0490
Secondary contact name	Adrienne Larcom
Secondary contact email	adrienne.j.larcom.civ@us.navy.mil
Secondary contact phone	None