USNS AMELIA EARHART (T-AKE 6) ROH 2026
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, through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka Site Singapore, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the Regular Overhaul (ROH) with dry dock requirements for the USNS AMELIA EARHART (T-AKE 6). This overhaul is tentatively scheduled for 2026 and will be performed at a contractor shipyard in the Indo-Pacific region. Interested ship repair firms must submit capability statements by February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to identify qualified firms for a major ship repair overhaul. The attached "AME_ROH_2026_Work_Item_Index.pdf" details the anticipated requirements, including a comprehensive catalog of potential maintenance, repair, inspection, and refurbishment tasks. These tasks are categorized by system or section, such as General Services, Hull and Structural, Propulsion Machinery, Electrical, Communication and Navigation, Auxiliary Machinery, Habitability Outfitting and Furnishings, HVAC, Drydocking, and Underway Replenishment Equipment. Specific work items include ballast tank inspections and emergency diesel generator maintenance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (pre-solicitation)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Competitive solicitation for ROH
- Anticipated Performance: Calendar Year 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 13, 2026 (15 calendar days after publication)
- Published: January 29, 2026
Submission Requirements
Firms must submit a capability statement on company letterhead, including:
- Point of contact (name, phone, mailing address, e-mail).
- Brief firm description and capabilities for major ship repair overhaul.
- Highlight relevant work corresponding to the Work Item Index, including contract types, dollar value, number of employees, and years in business.
- Firm's website address and experience repairing U.S. Navy ships (if applicable).
- Responses should be five (5) pages or less.
- Eligibility: Active SAM.gov registration and authorization to do business in the country of performance.
Additional Notes
This is a synopsis notice only and not a solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this notice. Electronic submissions are required. Email capability statements to:
- Larissa Ortmann (Contracting Officer): larissa.a.ortmann.civ@us.navy.mil
- Ai Li Lim (Ship Repair Program POC): aili.lim.ln@us.navy.mil Subject Line: Capability Statement - Synopsis Response