USNS ALAN SHEPARD FY26 MTA
SOL #: N3220526R0025Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
MSCHQ NORFOLK
NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States
Place of Performance
CA
NAICS
Ship Building and Repairing (336611)
PSC
Non Nuclear Ship Repair (West) Ship Repair (Including Overhauls And Conversions) Performed On. Non Nuclear Propelled And Nonpropelled Ships West Of The 108th Meridian (J999)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Feb 20, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 10, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 24, 2026, 6:00 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 Department of the Navy / Military Sealift Command (MSCHQ NORFOLK) has issued a presolicitation for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS ALAN SHEPERD (T-AKE 3). This opportunity is for services to be performed at a contractor's facility on the West Coast, United States. The procurement is set for full and open competition, with the solicitation expected to be available on SAM.gov around March 5, 2026. The overall response date for the solicitation is April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work package for the USNS ALAN SHEPERD MTA includes approximately 124 work items. Key requirements encompass:
- General Services for Ship
- Shipboard Access and Security
- Cleaning and Gas Freeing of Tanks, Voids, Cofferdams, and Spaces
- Annual Lifeboat Davit Inspection
- Topside Steel and Preservation
- Preserve and Paint Machinery Spaces
- Cleaning Main Generators and Propulsion Control System
- Main Diesel Generator Pedestal Bearing Inspection
- Seawater and Sprinkler Pump Replacements
- Fan Room Repairs
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Not specified, but procedures will follow FAR Part 15.
- Period of Performance: 49 days, commencing on or about September 5, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility on the West Coast.
- Anticipated Award Date: August 6, 2026.
- Solicitation Availability: Expected on SAM.gov on or about March 5, 2026.
- Response Due: April 24, 2026.
- Published Date: March 10, 2026.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside Status: Not applicable (n/a).
- This procurement was determined to be full and open competition based on market research, anticipating at least two offers.
Submission & Evaluation
- Procedures will follow FAR Part 15.
- Bidders requiring access to Government Technical Data must execute a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This NDA outlines terms for data use, restrictions, control, prohibitions, subcontractor flow-down, and liability. Compliance with this agreement is crucial for proposal preparation and contract performance.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Christina Guevara, christina.a.guevara.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-226-1266.
People
Points of Contact
Christina GuevaraPRIMARY