Bid guide
How to bid on USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) FY27 Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) for DEPT of the Navy
What the Navy is buying
The Department of the Navy is seeking information for a potential contractor to perform a Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) for the USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. This work involves approximately 10 months of docking, repair, testing, and modernization, expected to run from June 2027 to April 2028.
This is a significant opportunity for shipyards with substantial facilities, as the Navy considers the outcome a 'supply contract' for a repaired, mission-ready ship. The scope includes all labor, supervision, facilities, equipment, production, testing, and quality assurance necessary for the availability.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Request for Information (RFI) published on July 23, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. At this time, the Navy will stop accepting information in response to this RFI.
The Navy anticipates issuing a Firm-Fixed Price solicitation in August 2026. This RFI is not a commitment by the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract, and proposals are not being accepted at this stage. The government will not reimburse respondents for any information provided.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for highly capable contractors with substantial shipyard facilities, including a dry dock and pier, and the human resources necessary to complete, coordinate, and integrate multiple areas of ship maintenance, repair, and modernization.
The acquisition will be competed on a coast-wide basis, covering the East and Gulf Coasts, without limiting the place of performance to the ship’s homeport. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
How to respond
To access the original source of this opportunity, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account to view documents, though for many bids, this is not required. The Navy anticipates issuing the actual solicitation electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). Interested parties should monitor PIEE and Sam.gov for the release of the solicitation and any amendments.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Given this is a large-scale ship repair and modernization project, ensure your company's past performance in similar complex naval or large vessel maintenance is well-documented and easily verifiable. Highlight your experience with Arleigh Burke-class destroyers or comparable Aegis guided missile destroyer class ships.
Detail your facility capabilities, including the size and availability of your dry dock and pier, and your capacity to handle a 10-month availability. Emphasize your human resources, including the number of skilled personnel and their relevant certifications for various aspects of ship maintenance, repair, and modernization. Clearly demonstrate your ability to coordinate and integrate multiple work areas effectively.
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.