This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201 and in anticipation of a potential future procurement program. Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest to provide required paint, coatings, preservation products, and engineering/technical services for the Underwater Hull Preservation w/Paint on the USS STOCKDALE (DDG-106) at BAE Systems Ship Repair San Diego anticipated to begin on 29 June 2026. The government seeks paint original equipment manufacturers that can provide support as follows:? Provide paint, coatings, and preservation products per the attached Work Statement.? Paint, coatings and preservation products must meet the required standards per the attached Navy Paint Warranty.? Company (vendor) must provide the required warranty without waiver or subcontract.? Provide personnel that meet or exceed the minimum qualifications within the Work Statement in order to perform and certify work stated.? Personnel may not be substituted without express approval by the Government, as submitted per the attached Work Statement. Place of performance: BAE Systems Ship Repair San Diego. SWRMC is especially interested in determining small business capability and interest. The anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) release date is on or around Wednesday, 01 April 2026 (subject to change). SWRMC is contemplating award of a firm fixed price contract for the requirement specified in the attached draft Statement of Work. The applicable NAICS code is 325510 ? Paint and Coating Manufacturing. What/Where to Submit: Interested companies should submit, on company letterhead, a letter of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact. Please scan your letter of interest and email it to Contract Specialist, Alondra Moreno and Alisha Bloor, at 410B_RFP_26Q0012_STOCKDALE_Hull@us.navy.mil, with ?USS STOCKDALE (DDG-106) OEM U/W Hull Preservation SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE? in the subject field and hand or digitally sign your letter of interest. The letter of interest should include a brief description of your company and its capabilities as they relate to the requirements set forth in the draft Statement of Work, and answers to the following specific questions. Please limit your response to no more than 5 pages.1. Is your company a paint original equipment manufacturer? 2. Is your company a small or large business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under NAICS code 325510 (the small business size standard is 1,000 in number of employees)? If small business please specify (small, 8(a), women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned) [more than one category may be selected as applicable]. How many employees does your company have?3. Does your company have a website? If so, what is your company?s website address?4. Does your company have a satisfactory performance record for the…