Synopsis N3943027R4001 - Manned Hyperbaric Systems Support Services This notice is a synopsis and does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. The Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC), Port Hueneme, California intends to issue a request for proposal (RFP) under solicitation number N3943027R4001 for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Contract (MAC). The work involved includes Manned Hyperbaric Systems Support Services in support of the Ashore Hyperbaric and Diving Systems product group’s projects involving various shore-based manned hyperbaric systems at Navy and Department of War (DoW) installations worldwide. The work will be performed worldwide at all shore-based locations where design, fabrication, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations may be needed to support NAVFAC EXWC customers. The Ashore Hyperbaric and Diving Systems product group conducts development, fabrication, test, evaluation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of manned hyperbaric systems, recompression chamber facilities, diver training facilities, escape trainer facilities, hyperbaric medical facilities, surface-supplied diving facilities, piping systems, Pressure Vessels for Human Occupancy (PVHOs), and high-pressure charging systems. More details of the requirement can be found in the attached Performance Work Statement.
Market research was conducted in December 2025, and it was determined that there were not a sufficient number of small businesses capable of performing the scope of work. Therefore, a small business set-aside is not feasible. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 811310 – Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, and the size standard is $12,500,000 (millions of Dollars). The Product Service Code (PSC) is J020 – Maintenance, Repair & Rebuilding of Ship and Marine Equipment. The market research determined to solicit this procurement as a full and open competition procurement. The Government intends to award the resulting contract to up to four (4) contractors. The Government will give fair consideration to all awardees in placing orders based on criteria stated in the solicitation. The contract term will be a base period of sixty (60) months or five (5) years and an optional 6-month extension in accordance with FAR 52.217-8 (Option to Extend Services). Only the base period of the contract will offer a minimum guarantee. If the Government does not award a follow-on contract in time, the Government may require the Contractor to continue performance for an additional period up to six (6) months under the Option to Extend Services clause. This is not a new requirement and will be a follow-on requirement. The services are currently being provided under contract N39430-21-D-2232 (Manned Hyperbaric Systems Support Services), awarded to Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. A six-month option under FAR 52.217-8 was exercised, extending the period of performance through 22 March 2027. The estimated value of this contract is $25,600,000. Requests under the Freedom of Information Act are not required for this information. Offerors can view and/or download the solicitation, and any attachments, at https://www.sam.gov under “contract opportunities” and the Solicitation Module at https://piee.eb.mil/ when it becomes available. There will be no paper copies of the solicitation issued. This will be the only method of distribution; therefore, it is the Offerors’ responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov in order to receive an award under this procurement. All questions concerning this solicitation shall be addressed to Alejandro L. Lopez via email at
[email protected] and Antonio M. Arias via email at
[email protected]. The solicitation utilizes source selection procedures which require Offerors to submit a Technical Capability and Approach, Key Personnel, Safety, Small Business Utilization, Past Performance, and Price proposal for evaluation by the Government. A sources sought notice (ID: ACQR6129141) for this procurement was posted on 08 January 2026 on SAM.gov, and a market survey was conducted that included an assessment of relevant qualifications and capabilities of potentially qualified firms. As a result of the market research analysis, a determination was made to solicit this procurement as a full and open competition procurement. Place of Performance: Worldwide (CONUS and OCONUS shore-based locations supporting Navy and DoW manned hyperbaric systems). *** THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY *** Anticipated Award: On or about 17 March 2027