# SAM #N40027-26-0008

Justification for USS WICHITA (LCS 13) berthing modifications adding 24 racks

**Buyer:** Southeast Regional Maintenance Center
**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** N40027-26-0008
**NAICS:** 336611

The Navy is seeking urgent, noncompetitive habitability work aboard USS WICHITA (LCS 13) during its current DSRA.
- **Buyer:** Department of the Navy, NAVSEA, Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC), Contracts Department.
- **Notice:** Justification for an exception to competition for new work under DSRA SERM 803-27; the notice cites FAR 6.302-2 and schedule urgency.
- **Work:** Modify 18 Officer, CPO, and Crew berthing spaces to install 24 additional racks.
- **Work items:** RCC 7N (643-80001), RCC 8N (643-80-002), and RCC 9N (643-80-003).
- **Contractor:** BAE Systems is identified for the work. The justification cites its existing role in the DSRA and the need for coordination.
- **Price assessment:** The Navy plans to assess price reasonableness using an independent government estimate, technical reports, and established contract rates.
- **Timing and cost:** Work is planned within the existing DSRA contract delivery period; specific dates, duration, and value are not provided.

### Description

<p>Justification for New Work for the USS WICHITA (LCS 13) SERM-803-27, IAW FAR 6.302-2.</p>

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