USNS ALAN SHEPARD (T AKE 3) MID-TERM AVAILABILITY 2026

SOL #: N3220526R0025Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

San Diego, 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

https://sam.gov/opp/bb930937e1f049ca9dd470a6d3e5de72/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 20, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 10, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 6, 2026, 3:00 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's Military Sealift Command (MSC) has issued a Presolicitation for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS ALAN SHEPARD (T-AKE 3). This opportunity seeks contractors to perform ship repair and maintenance services at their facility on the West Coast. The procurement is designated for Full and Open Competition. The official solicitation (N3220526R0025) is anticipated to be released on March 5, 2026, with proposals due on the same day by 3:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for preparing and accomplishing the MTA, which includes approximately 124 distinct work items. Key tasks involve:

General Services for the ship, including access and security.
Cleaning and gas freeing of tanks, voids, cofferdams, and other spaces.
Annual Lifeboat Davit Inspection.
Topside steel work and preservation.
Preservation and painting of machinery spaces.
Cleaning of 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, anticipated from September 5, 2026, to October 24, 2026.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (for an upcoming solicitation N3220526R0025)
Contract Type: Not specified, but procedures will follow FAR Part 15.
Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition (based on market research).
Place of Performance: Contractor's facility on the West Coast (e.g., San Diego, CA).
Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about March 5, 2026.
Proposal Due Date: March 5, 2026, by 3:00 PM ET.
Anticipated Award Date: August 6, 2026.
Published Date (Presolicitation): February 20, 2026.

Key Actions for Bidders

Interested parties must complete and return the attached Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to the point of contact to gain access to the work item package and government furnished technical data. The NDA outlines strict terms for the use of this data solely for proposal preparation and contract performance, requiring organizational controls, prohibiting unauthorized disclosure, and mandating flow-down NDAs for subcontractors. Bidders are advised to monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation release.