SOURCES SOUGHT- USNS ALAN SHEPARD ( T AKE 3)
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) Norfolk is conducting a Sources Sought for a Mid-Term Availability (MTA) for the USNS ALAN SHEPARD (T-AKE 3) on the West Coast, California. This is market research to identify qualified industry partners capable of performing ship repair and maintenance services. Responses are due by February 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM UTC.
Purpose & Scope
This Special Notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation or request for proposals. MSC Norfolk is seeking information regarding industry capabilities for the USNS ALAN SHEPARD MTA, which is tentatively scheduled to commence on or about September 5, 2026, and conclude by October 24, 2026, at a contractor's facility on the West Coast. The target date for the formal solicitation issuance is February 20, 2026.
Notional work items include:
- General Services for Ship
- Clean and Gas Free Tanks, Voids, Cofferdams, and Spaces
- Potable Water Tank Preservation (10 YR)
- Cargo Petroleum Tank Preservations (12.5 YR)
- MDE Resilient Mount Replacement (10 YR)
- Cargo Crane Maintenance and Retesting (5 YR)
The USNS ALAN SHEPARD is approximately 210 meters (689 feet) long, with a beam of 32.2-33 meters and an arrival draft of 9.4-9.5 meters, and a gross tonnage of 41,000.
Information Requested
Interested firms should submit a brief capabilities package demonstrating their ability to perform the work and their experience. The package should include:
- Company Profile: Number of employees, office locations, UEI number, CAGE Code, and small business designation/status.
- Facility Description: Location and description of the facility where the work would be performed.
- Business Size: Indicate if the company is large or small business and its socioeconomic category (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB), if applicable. The procurement will be solicited under NAICS Code 336611 (Ship Building and Repair) with a size standard of 1,300 employees.
- Partnerships: Information on any partnerships, teaming arrangements, joint ventures, or mentor-protégé agreements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Sources Sought)
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: February 3, 2026
- Target Solicitation: February 20, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought; market research to determine potential set-asides.
- Place of Performance: West Coast, CA
Submission Details
Responses must be submitted via e-mail. Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite for future offerings but will assist the Government in assessing available shipyard capacity. The Government will not pay for any information received. Primary Contact: Christina Guevara (christina.a.guevara.civ@us.navy.mil), Phone: 564-226-1266. Secondary Contact: Edward Ruhling (edward.v.ruhling.civ@us.navy.mil), Phone: 564-226-4879.