PAE Maritime is conducting market research via this RFI to identify sources able to transport, dismantle, de-militarize, and dispose of ex-Long Beach (CGN 9), including its defueled reactor plants, under the attached Draft SOW, with all work performed within the United States. This is not a request for proposals or a commitment to contract, and respondents bear their own costs; defense and commercial contractors, including small and diverse businesses, are encouraged to participate. An Industry Day was held June 24-25, 2026, at Maritime Plaza 1, 1201 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003. Tentative ship check dates are September 8-11, 14-18, 21-25, and 28 (no weekends), and vendors should plan three to four days for badging, gas freeing, training, and ship check including the reactor compartment. The official RFP has been posted to PIEE and SAM as of 9/30/2026, and questions should be directed to the listed contacts.

This is a market research RFI seeking sources capable of transporting, dismantling, de-militarizing, and disposing of the ex-Long Beach (CGN 9), including its defueled reactor plants. All work under the draft Statement of Work must be performed within the United States. The Government is not requesting proposals at this time and will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding. An Industry Day was held on 24–25 June 2026 in Washington, DC, and ship checks are tentatively scheduled for September 8–11, 14–18, 21–25, and 28 for planning purposes. Small businesses and other socio-economic categories are encouraged to participate, and not responding does not preclude future involvement.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research to identify sources capable of transporting, dismantling, de-militarizing, and disposing of the ex-Long Beach (CGN 9), including defueled reactor plants, with all work performed within the United States. An Industry Day was held on June 24-25, 2026, in Washington, DC, and formal RFI responses are due two weeks after that event. No budget amount is specified in this notice. The government is not seeking proposals at this time, and responding does not affect future participation in any subsequent solicitation. All work must be performed within the United States of America.