Next Generation Hospital Ship (T - Bid N00024-26-R-2433 - DC RFI 2026

Bid #N00024-26-R-2433. Contact: ryan.m.ksanznak.civ@us.navy.mil. Navsea HQ, Washington DC. The U.S. Navy is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Next Generation Hospital Ship (T-AH(X)) program. This program aims to replace the current. Due Jul 15 (7 days left).

What this bid is about

The U.S. Navy is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Next Generation Hospital Ship (T-AH(X)) program. This program aims to replace the current hospital ships with modern vessels capable of providing afloat, high-capacity Role 3 hospitalization. Key aspects include vessel characteristics like range and aviation support, and extensive medical treatment facilities comparable to a Level II Trauma Center. The Navy is evaluating reduced requirements to align with budget constraints.

Bid documents

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Bid summary

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA HQ.NAVSEA HQ issued this medical and healthcare opportunity in Washington DC, referenced as solicitation number N00024-26-R-2433. It was published on June 1, 2026, and responses are due by July 15, 2026. Questions can be directed to ryan.m.ksanznak.civ@us.navy.mil.

Public procurement context

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA HQ.NAVSEA HQ in Washington DC is using this solicitation to procure medical work. Public agencies use a Request for Information (RFI) to gather technical input or market research ahead of a future formal procurement. Bidders responding to a medical solicitation in Washington DC are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Washington DC so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFI

To submit a response for this RFI, review the full solicitation documents for DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA HQ.NAVSEA HQ's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 15, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to ryan.m.ksanznak.civ@us.navy.mil before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA HQ.NAVSEA HQ should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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