Construction of FF(X) Frigates

The US Secret Service issued pre-solicitation notice N00024-26-R-2307 regarding Navy requirements for the construction and delivery of two FF(X) frigates. These vessels are a new class of small blue-water surface combatants designed to operate within a bimodal fleet architecture, complementing larger multi-mission platforms. The scope of work encompasses all efforts necessary to deliver the first two frigates, including pre-construction planning, shipyard preparation, material procurement, engineering, construction, testing, sea trials, systems integration, and provisioned item orders. Work will be performed in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

The government intends to award a sole-source contract for this requirement to Huntington Ingalls Industries-Ingalls Shipbuilding, as the agency has determined the firm possesses the unique and highly specialized capabilities required for the project. This procurement is classified under NAICS 336611 Ship Building and Repairing and PSC 1905 COMBAT SHIPS AND LANDING VESSELS. There is no set-aside designated for this notice. Although a sole-source award is planned, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration.

The response deadline for this notice is April 9, 2026. Published on March 25, 2026, the solicitation identifies Kurt Boyles as the point of contact and contains zero attachments. All efforts are intended to ensure the delivery of specialized combat vessels capable of meeting fleet architecture needs.