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Sources Sought

Hull and Deck Machinery Systems Support

Federal Sources Sought from DEPT OF DEFENSE for Pennsylvania. Review the official description, buyer contacts, NAICS/PSC, set-aside, dates and source links.

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SolicitationN64498-25-R-0011
Notice typeSources Sought
PostedSeptember 17, 2026
Response deadlineSeptember 21, 2026
Place of performancePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
ClassificationNAICS 336611 · PSC R425
Set-asideNo Set aside used

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

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The current requirement is to provide engineering and technical services for the support of hull and deck machinery on U.S. Navy ships. Hull and Deck machinery systems include vehicle launch and recovery systems, specifically for rescue boats, mission boats, and unmanned underwater and surface vehicles. Additional machinery systems in support of the fleet mission capabilities include stern ramps, stern doors and gates, anchoring, mooring, towing systems, cranes, lift platforms, and platform lifts. The contractor shall support these systems in a variety of in-service tasks including shipboard system assessments, troubleshooting and repairs, corrective and preventative maintenance, training, installation, engineering modifications and upgrades, and improvement of system reliability.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tierDEPT OF THE NAVY
Contracting officeNSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV
Office addressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19112-1403, USA

Public points of contact

PrimaryJames T. O'Sullivanjames.osullivan2@navy.mil2158972518
SecondaryEdward D'Imperioedward.dimperio@navy.mil

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What this opportunity record tells you

SAM.gov identifies this as a sources sought from DEPT OF DEFENSE. The record was posted on September 17, 2026 and currently lists September 21, 2026 as the response deadline. GovBidFit keeps source facts separate from its matching guidance so you can see what comes from the federal notice.

The listed product or service classification is NAICS 336611 · PSC R425. The set-aside field is No Set aside used. These fields help narrow your search, but they do not replace the full solicitation, amendments, attachments, clauses or eligibility language on the official source.

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