# Navy Expands SUBSAFE Contract Opportunities

The U.S. Navy increased the ceiling on a four-company SUBSAFE contract by **$98.1 million** for continued fabrication of Level 1 and SUBSAFE hardware, engineering, and technical support, with work expected to continue through November 2029 and funding obligated through task orders. Separately, Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division has a **$239 million** SUBSAFE IDIQ solicitation open for proposals through December 4, 2026; ordering is planned from May 2027 through May 2032.

- The ceiling increase sustains work for HII Newport News Shipbuilding, Oceaneering International, Epsilon Systems Solutions, and Delphinus Engineering; funding is issued through task orders.
- The separate solicitation creates a near-term bidding opportunity for submarine and other-platform hull, mechanical, and electrical systems work. Proposals are due **December 4, 2026 (38 days from October 27)**.
- Interested contractors should assess their eligibility and proposal readiness for the Philadelphia Division solicitation, while current awardees can plan around the extended performance period through November 2029.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (Navy)
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWC Philadelphia Division)
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWC Division Newport)

### Vendors
- HII Newport News Shipbuilding (awardee)
- Oceaneering International (awardee)
- Epsilon Systems Solutions (awardee)
- Delphinus Engineering (awardee)

### Sources
- [Four Contractors Get $98M SUBSAFE Contract Ceiling Boost](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/hii-oceaneering-epsilon-delphinus-navy-subsafe-contract-ceiling-increase) - ExecutiveBiz