Bid guide
How to bid on Defueled Ex-Long Beach (CGN 9) Transportation & Disposal for the U.S. Navy
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Navy is conducting market research for companies capable of transporting, dismantling, demilitarizing, and disposing of the defueled ex-Long Beach (CGN 9) nuclear-powered cruiser. This includes the ship's reactor plants. All work must be performed within the United States.
This is a significant opportunity for firms with specialized capabilities in large-scale vessel decommissioning, hazardous material handling, and nuclear waste disposal. The Navy is gathering information to understand industry capabilities for this complex project.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for responses to this Request for Information (RFI) is September 07, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. This is not a request for proposals, but rather an information-gathering exercise by the Navy.
Tentative ship-check dates are scheduled for September 8-11, 14-18, 21-25, and 28, 2026, excluding weekends. If you do not receive an acknowledgment of your RFI response within two working days, contact the points of contact listed in the solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFI is suitable for defense and commercial contractors with expertise in maritime vessel dismantling, demilitarization, and disposal, particularly those with experience handling nuclear components. The Navy specifically encourages small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and woman-owned small businesses to participate.
The work involves specialized equipment and processes for large-scale ship decommissioning and reactor plant disposal, all to be conducted within the United States.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the full details and instructions, you will need to view the original source on the government portal. You may need a free account to view all documents.
Further questions should be emailed to Mr. Jerry Low at [email protected] and Mr. Herbert R (Ray) Duff at [email protected]. Use the subject line: “Defueled Ex-Long Beach (CGN 9) Transportation & Disposal RFI.” Refer to the CGN 9 Document Library.pdf and Attachment 1 – Security Related Requirements for Access to ex-LONG BEACH Document Library.pdf for instructions on accessing the data library. Ship check access forms are provided in PSNS Security Request Forms.pdf.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is an RFI and not a bid, a thorough and well-structured response can position your firm favorably for future solicitations. Clearly demonstrate your firm's capabilities and experience relevant to the specific tasks outlined: transportation, dismantling, demilitarization, and disposal of a defueled nuclear vessel and its reactor plants.
Highlight any specialized certifications, facilities, or personnel that are directly applicable to this type of complex and sensitive work. Since all work must be done in the United States, emphasize your domestic operational capacity. Pay close attention to any security-related requirements for accessing the document library and for potential ship checks.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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