MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) Overhaul
Updated
Presolicitation from the Department of the Navy, for work in Jacksonville, Florida. Due Oct 30, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4), due today.
| Title as posted | MK 41 VERTICAL LAUNCH SYSTEM (VLS) OVERHAUL |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | N4002726R0005 |
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Southeast Regional Maint Center |
| Notice type | Presolicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Ship Building and Repairing (336611) |
| Product or service code | J998 |
| Place of performance | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Posted | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 30, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4) (due today) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Florida Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
This presolicitation notice is for an upcoming solicitation from the Southeast Regioanl Maintenance Center (SERMC) for the overhaul of MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) cell hatches and uptake hatches. The solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov late September 2026. The Government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a five year ordering period.
Potential offerors must demonstrate qualifications in accordance with NAVSEA Instruction 8394.2G, MK 41 VLS Safety and Design Precepts. Potential offerors must demonstrate capability to provide certified Sytems Maintenance Technicians (SMT) and Corrosion Control Certifications (NACE or SSPC/NBPI trained). Potential offerors must demonstrate previous experience on overhauling MK 41 VLS hatches.
Contracting contact
- Danielle Fujio-White · [email protected]
- Safire Peña · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 336611, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,300 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Oct 16, 2026: Solicitation Due Oct 29, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4)
- Sep 28, 2026: Presolicitation Due Oct 29, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4)
- Jul 30, 2026: Presolicitation Due Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4)
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