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

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 20, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 14, 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 (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).

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