US-FED-00000384561 - Sources Sought: Landing Platform Dock (LPD) Flight II Detailed Design and Construction (DD&C) - Deadline August 14,2026

Description and BackgroundThis notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes to assist the Government in developing a potential procurement strategy. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue a future solicitation. Participation is strictly voluntary; responses do not constitute offers and cannot form a binding contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with their submission, nor will it notify respondents of the results. To ensure protection from public disclosure, respondents must clearly mark and label any submitted information that is proprietary or competition sensitive. Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder and will be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act. Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maritime may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in this announcement. Future information, if any, will be posted at SAM.gov.BackgroundPAE Maritime is conducting market research to identify shipyards interested in and capable of designing and building Landing Platform Docks (LPDs). PAE Maritime is assessing the industrial base`s capability and capacity to support this production, identifying necessary facility investments, and establishing realistic schedules for production readiness.Purpose and ObjectivesThe contemplated requirement is to provide engineering, planning, management, labor, material, and facilities as required to accomplish LPD Flight II Detailed Design and Construction (DD&C). The DD&C will take place at the awarded contractor`s facility.Prospective offerors shall possess facilities capable of supporting a ship with the following characteristics:Length 684 feetBeam 105 feetDisplacement 25,300 tonsDraft 23 feet full loadInformation SoughtInterested parties may submit any relevant information that may assist PAE Maritime in understanding candidate shipyards, the existing industrial base, and the schedule and cost impacts of required facility expansions. This notice is not a request for proposals and respondents should not submit detailed proposals.A. Cover PageLimit response to 1 pageAll submissions must include a cover page with general demographic information as follows:Company nameContractor and Government Entity (CAGE) codeUnique Entity Identifier (UEI) numberMailing address and physical address (if different)