Military Sealift Command: Ship Repair Industry Day

SOL #: MSC-2026-Industry-DaySpecial Notice

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fc42292b449f4701a0a5f246a455a1bd/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 15, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 20, 2026

Action Date

Feb 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is hosting a Ship Repair Industry Day on February 25-26, 2026, at the Hilton Norfolk “The Main” in Norfolk, VA. This event is designed to engage with the ship repair industry, discuss future opportunities, and foster collaboration. It includes presentations, an open Q&A, and dedicated one-on-one sessions with the Program Management and Contracting Teams. Registration is required by February 18, 2026.

Scope of Event

The Industry Day will cover a range of critical topics relevant to ship repair contractors:

Small Business Opportunities: An overview of how small businesses can engage with MSC.
MSC Contracting: Discussions on the timeliness of contract modifications, the Prompt Payment Act, and common issues/recommendations.
Maintenance Planning & Process Improvement: Insights into CONUS shipyard loading projections, maintenance process improvement initiatives, and shipyard safety.
N7 Topics: Detailed sessions on OEM certification processes, OEM/Shipyard support, ship repair performance, MSC standard work item updates, and increasing work package density.
Open Discussion & Q&A: Opportunities for direct engagement with government representatives.
One-on-One Sessions: Dedicated time on February 25th (afternoon) and all day February 26th for individual discussions with MSC teams.

Event Details & Timeline

Dates: February 25, 2026 (08:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and February 26, 2026 (08:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for one-on-ones).
Location: Hilton Norfolk “The Main” (100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510).
Registration Deadline: February 18, 2026. Register via the provided link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/89jiMChLL7.
Hotel Accommodations: The Hilton offers per-diem rates until January 30, 2026. Book online using Group Code OPC or call 800-445-8667 and reference "OPCO MEETING".
Published Date: February 20, 2026.

Additional Notes

This is a Special Notice for an Industry Day. No set-aside is applicable. The final agenda is anticipated to be published by February 6, 2026. For questions, contact John Hartzell at john.d.hartzell.civ@us.navy.mil or Damian Finke at damian.w.finke.civ@us.navy.mil.