Dry-Dock: USCG ANT PUGET SOUND (55107) FY27 DD

The Navy dominates purchasing in ship building and repair. The top three buyers are the Supplier of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, NAVSEA Headquarters, and the Supplier of Shipbuilding Groton, together accounting for over $342 billion in awards since 2001. Regional maintenance centers also buy significantly in this space. Most awards go to unrestricted competition, though SBA set-asides represent a meaningful portion at 28,051 awards. The median award of $22,300 masks wide variation, with total spending reaching $459.2 billion across 2,649 vendors over the period.

A firm considering entry should note that 1,179 contracts worth $54.06 billion are ending within the next 12 months, creating substantial recompete opportunity. The set-aside landscape favors small businesses, with SBA set-asides accounting for roughly 18 percent of all awards on record. However, the field is competitive: 2,649 distinct vendors have won work, and 220 active notices are currently posted. The median award size suggests many opportunities exist below the headline figures, though some awards reach into the billions.

Watch for contract endings through the next year, particularly at the three largest buyers. These recompetes will signal whether the Navy is consolidating vendors or expanding the supplier base. Monitor the active notices closely, as 220 current opportunities indicate steady procurement activity. Track whether set-aside percentages shift, which could affect strategy for firms targeting small business or veteran-owned designations.