Sources Sought USNS ARCTIC ROH/DD 2027
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, specifically Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for the Regular Overhaul (ROH) and Drydocking (DD) of the USNS ARCTIC (T-AOE 8). This effort is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The overhaul is anticipated to occur from February 8, 2027, to July 3, 2027, at a contractor's facility on the East/Gulf Coast. Responses are due by July 3, 2026.
Purpose and Scope
This Sources Sought notice aims to gather information from firms capable of performing comprehensive ship repair and overhaul services for the USNS ARCTIC (T-AOE 8). The scope includes a wide range of notional work items such as general ship services, tank cleaning and preservation, deck guard rail renewal, ABS special surveys, inspection of lineshaft bearings, steering gear hose replacement, drydocking and undocking, anchors/chains overhaul, sea valve overhauling, and underwater hull cleaning and painting. The vessel has significant dimensions, including a length of 230m and a full load displacement of 49,000 Long Tons.
Information Requested
Interested firms are requested to submit a capabilities package demonstrating their ability and experience with similar work. The package should detail:
- Company Profile: Number of employees, office location(s), UEI, CAGE Code, and small business designation/status.
- Facility Description: Location and description of the facility where the overhaul would be performed.
- Business Size: Indicate large or small business status, including any socioeconomic categories (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB). The procurement will be under NAICS Code 336611 (Ship Building and Repair) with a size standard of 1,300 employees.
- Partnerships: Information on any teaming agreements, joint ventures, or mentor-protégé arrangements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, seeking business size info)
- Response Due: July 3, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
- Published: June 17, 2026
- Anticipated Overhaul Period: February 8, 2027 – July 3, 2027
- Target Solicitation Issuance: July 14, 2026
Submission Details & Important Notes
Capabilities packages must be submitted via email to cameron.s.alvey.civ@us.navy.mil by the deadline. This is for market research only; no contract will be awarded from this notice, and submission is not a prerequisite for future solicitations. The government will not pay for information received.
A separate Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) (J-14-TechnicalNDA) is available for Offerors needing access to sensitive Government Technical Data for solicitation N3220527R6002. Bidders must agree to its terms regarding data use, restrictions, confidentiality, and liability to access this data.