USS ARLINGTON (LPD-24) SSDG Maintenance
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER.MID ATLANTIC REG MAINT CTR · Response deadline: Wed, 14 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy is seeking maintenance services for the USS Arlington (LPD-24), a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. The work centers on ship service diesel generator (SSDG) maintenance—critical power systems that provide electricity for propulsion, weapons, and shipboard operations when the main engines are offline. Specific tasks, parts, and performance requirements are not stated in the available metadata; see the solicitation for the complete statement of work, anticipated contract duration, and any options.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSEA, Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N5005427Q0008 |
| NAICS | 336611 — Ship Building and Repairing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set-Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | 53470 ZIP code, Virginia (Hampton Roads area, home to major Navy ship repair facilities) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small businesses under NAICS 336611. To qualify, your firm must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for ship building and repairing. This typically means averaging no more than 1,300 employees over the past 12 months, though verification against current SBA tables is essential. As a total small business set-aside, large businesses cannot bid as prime contractors, though they may participate as subcontractors.
Naval ship maintenance contracts generally require demonstrated experience with military specifications, Navy maintenance protocols, and strict quality assurance. Your firm should be prepared to document relevant SSDG or marine diesel generator repair experience, possession of or access to adequate facilities in the Hampton Roads area, and the ability to meet security clearance requirements if handling classified systems. See the solicitation for specific eligibility certifications, past performance requirements, and any mandatory qualifications.
How to put together a competitive bid
For ship repair contracts, the government evaluates technical capability, price, and schedule risk. Focus on these elements:
Technical approach: Detail your SSDG maintenance methodology, including diagnostic procedures, overhaul standards, and testing protocols. Cite comparable Navy or commercial marine generator work. Identify your supervisory and technician qualifications, especially OEM certifications or Navy-specific training.
Facilities and capacity: Confirm you can perform the work at or near the stated Virginia location, or explain your mobilization plan. Proximity to Naval Station Norfolk and regional maintenance infrastructure reduces logistics risk.
Quality assurance: Describe your QC/QA program, adherence to NAVSEA technical publications, and experience with Navy 3M (Maintenance and Material Management) systems if applicable.
Small business narrative: If relevant, highlight your small business status, any socioeconomic certifications (e.g., SDVOSB, HUBZone), and subcontracting plans—though this is a total set-aside, such credentials strengthen your profile.
Pricing: Naval ship maintenance often involves firm-fixed-price or cost-reimbursement structures. Build your cost model on verified labor categories, estimated material costs, and realistic productivity rates for shipboard work environments with restricted access and concurrent operations.
Submit electronically through SAM.gov or the designated Navy procurement portal. Verify receipt and confirmation before the deadline.
Next steps
Review the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N5005427Q0008. The complete documentation contains the statement of work, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. The response deadline is October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET—allow margin for technical upload issues and required registration checks.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →