MK 41 VERTICAL LAUNCH SYSTEM (VLS) OVERHAUL

The U.S. Navy seeks an IDIQ, firm‑fixed‑price contractor to perform overhaul, preservation, and certification of MK‑41 VLS cell and uptake hatches over a five‑year period. Work includes pickup, transportation to the contractor’s facility, detailed inspection, nondestructive testing, cleaning, surface preparation, coating, re‑assembly, quality control, and return of repaired hatches to Naval Station Mayport, FL. The contractor must hold NAVSEA‑approved cell‑hatch and uptake‑hatch certifications, ISO‑9001‑type quality‑management systems, and meet CMMC Level 1 cybersecurity requirements. The contract will be a best‑value trade‑off award with past‑performance weighted more heavily than price. • Overhaul and preservation of MK‑41 VLS cell and uptake hatches (estimated 150 cell hatches in 2027, 110 annually thereafter; 20 uptake hatches each year). • Work performed at contractor’s facility; hatches shipped FOB Destination to Mayport, FL. • Contractor must be certified by NSWC Port Hueneme and meet extensive welding, NDT, and coating standards. • Minimum contract guarantee $10,000; per‑item ceiling $4 M; five ordering periods (2027‑2031).