USNS ALAN SHEPARD FY26 MTA
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), through its MSCHQ NORFOLK office, has released a Solicitation for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS ALAN SHEPARD (T-AKE 3). This procurement seeks services to be performed at a contractor's facility on the West Coast. The solicitation was published on April 14, 2026, and proposals are due by April 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves approximately 124 work items for the USNS ALAN SHEPARD. Key services include:
- 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
The period of performance is 49 days, commencing on or about September 5, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Contract Type: Not specified, but procedures will follow FAR Part 15.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility on the West Coast (specifically California, as per metadata).
- Anticipated Award Date: August 6, 2026.
- Period of Performance: 49 days, starting approximately September 5, 2026.
- Published Date: April 14, 2026.
- Response Due Date: April 24, 2026, 6:00 PM ET.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This procurement is for full and open competition, with no set-aside designated. Market research indicated at least two offers are anticipated.
Additional Notes
Bidders may need to execute a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to access Government Technical Data required for proposal preparation. This NDA outlines strict terms for data use, dissemination control, export compliance, and liability for unauthorized disclosures. Subcontractors will also require similar flow-down NDAs. The primary contact for this opportunity is Christina Guevara (christina.a.guevara.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-226-1266).