NAVSEA FY-26 Standard Item 009-090 Deleted: What Ship Repair Contractors Need to Know
The Ship Repair and Alteration Committee (SSRAC) annually reviews and updates NAVSEA Standard Items, which establish uniform technical, quality, and administrative requirements for U.S. Navy ship repair contracts. These standards provide consistent contract language and help define the responsibilities of both government personnel and contractors.
A significant change in Fiscal Year 2026 is the complete deletion of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-090, “Technical Representative; Provide.” This change does not eliminate the need for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical support when required. Instead, NAVSEA has shifted the guidance for obtaining OEM services to Appendix 4-E and project-specific work item language.
Why Was Standard Item 009-090 Removed?
According to NAVSEA’s FY-26 release guidance, the previous standard item created challenges when OEM technical support was legitimately needed during ship repair projects. The revised approach places greater emphasis on clearly defining OEM requirements directly within the contract work item rather than relying on a generic standard item
What Contractors Should Review
Contractors, planners, and estimators should:
- Identify any references to the deleted Standard Item 009-090 in current processes and templates.
- Carefully review contract work items for OEM-related requirements.
- Ensure the OEM’s role, scope of work, responsibilities, and deliverables are clearly defined.
- Verify that all required technical support is addressed through specific work item language.
The Key Takeaway
While Standard Item 009-090 has been removed, OEM support remains an important requirement for many repair and modernization efforts. The difference is that the requirement must now be clearly articulated within the project work item. Well-defined work items help both the government and contractors properly plan, coordinate, and execute the work while continuing to support fleet readiness.