What types of vendors does SUPSHIP typically contract with?

SUPSHIP primarily works with specialized maritime industrial firms, including private shipyards, naval architecture and marine engineering firms, and manufacturers of critical shipboard components like propulsion systems, electrical switchboards, and navigation equipment.

What certifications or clearances are essential for SUPSHIP contracts?

Vendors often require Facility Security Clearances (FCL) to access sensitive technical data or shipyard areas. Additionally, compliance with rigorous quality assurance standards, such as NAVSEA technical specifications and ISO 9001, is mandatory for all ship repair and fabrication work.

How are SUPSHIP competitions generally structured?

Competitions are frequently structured around specific vessel classes or long-term maintenance availability periods. Contracts often utilize Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles to handle the unpredictable nature of ship repair requirements and emergency fleet maintenance needs.

DEPT OF THE NAVY · Contracting Office

SUP OF SHIPBUILDING CONV AND REPAIR

98 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office98 solicitationsUnder DEPT OF THE NAVY

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of SUP OF SHIPBUILDING CONV AND REPAIR.

The Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair (SUPSHIP) manages the construction, overhaul, and repair of U.S. Navy vessels at private shipyards. Vendors compete for contracts involving complex marine engineering, hull structural fabrication, propulsion system maintenance, and specialized naval combat system integration.

Hierarchy: DEPT OF THE NAVY · DEPT OF DEFENSE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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