DISCLOSURE: This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This RFI is for informational planning purposes and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, supply or service. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties' expense. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. Specific responses to the approaches will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations. No specific information is required in response to this RFI; however, interested parties may respond and indicate interest as desired. PURPOSE: This RFI is in support of market research being conducted by the PAE Maritime, Aircraft Carriers Program Office (PMS 312). The purpose of this Sources Sought is to solicit input via capability and experience statements from interested parties with the capabilities necessary to provide professional shipboard preservation, painting, decking, and lagging services. This contract covers the mobilization, surface preparation, application of specialized marine/facility coatings, deck installation, and thermal insulation (lagging) during the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) availability. The work will be performed at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding’s (HII-NNS) facility. The anticipated scope of work will cover three primary disciplines: Preservation & Painting: Surface preparation (SSPC-SP3/SP10 mechanical cleaning or water blasting), primer application, and marine-grade epoxy finish coats on designated structures. Decking Installation: Underlayment preparation, leveling, and installation of non-skid, cosmetic, or standard commercial-grade decking systems. Lagging & Insulation: Removal of damaged insulation, and the subsequent fabrication and installation of pipe lagging, thermal blankets, and protective glass cloth jackets. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: It is with the above understanding that DPAE Carriers and PMS 312 seeks responses from industry base on the information below: DPAE Carriers/PMS 312 seeks businesses who can support and/or provide the following owned or leased, but not limited to: Facilities and storage locations Equipment owned or leased Paint labor and purchasing Safety equipment Training Stock and non-stock material purchases Service material Alteration Installation Team (AIT) support Professional support services Engineering Services Facility Management Has your company provided support (prime or subcontracted) to DPAE Carriers in the past? If so, please provide contract number and summary of the work provided. Please provide the following: Technical Capability Statement: Brief description of the firm's experience with marine or commercial painting, decking, and lagging projects within the last 3 years. Certifications: Proof of relevant quality standards (e.g., SSPC-QP1/QP2 for painting, or general ISO 9001/14001 Quality Management systems). Please ensure your response includes the following information: 1) organization name, point of contact, address, email address, website address, telephone number, size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort including any limitations or concerns; 3) if significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, briefly address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements; and 4) if your company has an approved cost accounting system. SUBMISSION DETAILS: Responses and comments are requested by 1700 EST, on 16 November 2026. However, submissions will be accepted after this date, but feedback may not be as timely or contribute to PAE Maritime’s strategic planning process. Information should be e-mailed to Jim McGowan (james.f.mcgowan6.civ@us.navy.mil) and Angela Garais (angela.c.garais.civ@us.navy.mil). The Government is not obligated to respond to any or all questions or comments submitted in response to this RFI or information provided as a result of this request, but, the Navy will consider each question or comment received when making plans for the program or future information to be shared. Responses are requested to be provided electronically, with no less than 10-point font and acceptable formats include Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint files. It is requested that there be a cover sheet with a one-page executive summary of the response and include the company details as well as the names, position title, city, state, phone and e-mail address of the subject matter experts who contributed to the response and the primary point of contact. The information provided will assist PAE Maritime in future developments, procurements, and acquisitions. Since DPAE Carriers includes Navy employees, Government support contractors, and participating new ship construction shipyards, the responses and comments provided should be segregated and labeled any proprietary information contained; and that portion will be treated as Business Sensitive and will not be shared with non-Government employees without the permission of the provider. Please clearly delineate in your responses any data that is shareable only with the U.S. Navy personnel and what can be shared with Navy support contractors and/or ship construction shipyards. Partial responses to this RFI are encouraged; a respondent need not respond to all questions for their responses to be considered. Follow-up questions may be asked of responders for clarification, but this will not indicate a selection or preference. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or other solicitation, if any is issued. Classified material will not be accepted.
