Operations and Maintenance of T-AGOS / T-AGM
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) has issued an Award Notice for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of T-AGOS and T-AGM vessels. This contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The notice outlines the scope of the awarded contract, which involves comprehensive support for five Transportation Auxiliary General Ocean Surveillance (T-AGOS) vessels and one Transportation Auxiliary General Missile Range Instrumentation (T-AGM) vessel. Specific awardee and contract value details are not provided in this notice.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract requires the contractor to provide personnel, operational and technical support (ashore and afloat), equipment, tools, and supplies necessary to operate and maintain the fleet of six Government-owned vessels. The five T-AGOS vessels (USNS VICTORIOUS, USNS LOYAL, USNS EFFECTIVE, USNS IMPECCABLE, and USNS ABLE) support the Navy’s Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) operations. The T-AGM vessel, USNS HOWARD O LORENZEN, supports the U.S. Air Force (USAF)’s Dual Band Radar (DBR) efforts in monitoring worldwide missile launches. All vessels are under the operational and administrative command of COMSC, who also performs Type Commander (TYCOM) functions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Award Date: April 28, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Vanessa Schwaner at vanessa.w.schwaner.civ@us.navy.mil or (564) 226-8922.