Bid guide
How to bid on Landing Platform Dock (LPD) Flight II Detailed Design and Construction (DD&C) for the Dept of the Navy
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Navy is conducting market research to identify shipyards capable of designing and constructing Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) for the LPD Flight II program. This is an opportunity for shipyards to inform the Navy about their capabilities for a significant future shipbuilding project.
The Navy is looking for information on the industrial base's capacity, facility investments needed, and realistic production schedules. This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a request for proposals, but it allows interested firms to showcase their expertise for potential future solicitations.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The Request for Information (RFI) was published on June 30, 2026. Responses are due by August 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. This deadline is for submitting your information to the Navy.
This is a market research RFI, so there will not be an award or contract issued from this notice. The information gathered will help the Navy develop its procurement strategy for future LPD Flight II Detailed Design and Construction.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for shipyards, design agents, and engineering firms. The Navy is seeking information from companies that can support the detailed design and construction of large naval vessels.
Firms should have experience with ships of similar design, complexity, or scale, such as amphibious combatants, large auxiliaries, or major surface combatants. The relevant NAICS code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing.
How to respond
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Your submission should include a cover page with company demographics, a section on production strategy and sourcing capabilities (limited to 20 pages), and a section on shipyard facilities (limited to 20 pages). Clearly mark any proprietary or competition-sensitive information.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is an RFI, provide clear and concise information. Focus on demonstrating your firm's ability to meet the Navy's requirements for LPD Flight II DD&C. Highlight your past performance with similar large vessel construction.
Pay close attention to the facility requirements. Explicitly state whether your firm possesses appropriate facilities by the end of FY 2028 or has a validated plan to be ready by FY 2032. Detail any capital investments or government support you would require. Provide a comprehensive milestone schedule for both production and any facility expansions.
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.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Dept of the Navy; the original posting controls.