USNS CODY (T-EPF 14) ROH/DD FY26
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PSC
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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) has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for modifications to an existing contract (N3220526C1220) for the Regular Overhaul and Dry Docking (ROH/DD) of the USNS CODY (T-EPF 14). These modifications address critical regulatory compliance requirements and newly identified deficiencies, awarded on a non-competitive basis due to "unusual and compelling urgency." The work is to be performed in North Charleston, SC.
Scope of Work
The modifications incorporate essential work items to comply with regulatory requirements from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and American Bureau of Shipping. Specific tasks detailed in the enclosure include:
- Sewage plant Maintenance 2.5YR (OEM conducted)
- Annual Integrated Bridge Equipment Service and Certification (including SP Mod for UNREP and Bridge Electronic Mod)
- Firemain Non-Return Valves (piping work)
- Dual Starlink Install (electrical and structural infrastructure)
- VEGA TLI Groom (Tank Level Indicator calibrations)
- Waterjet Maintenance Interim Drydocking (application of coating systems)
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Justification (for contract modifications)
- Original Contract: N3220526C1220, competitively awarded on January 30, 2026, for 111 work items.
- Original Performance Period: March 30, 2026, through June 12, 2026.
- Funding: Fiscal Year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&M,N) funds.
- Published Date: April 28, 2026.
- J&A Expiration: One year after its approval date.
Justification for Non-Competitive Award
The modifications are being awarded without full and open competition under the authority of "Unusual and compelling urgency" (10 U.S.C 3204(a)(2)). This approach is deemed necessary because competitively soliciting these additional work items would require a significant lead time (estimated 381 days), which would delay the vessel's departure and result in substantial daily losses of $78,062.00. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.
Additional Notes
The Government intends to develop a technical data package or performance specification to support future competition for similar items. Interested parties should review the attached J&A and Enclosure for full details on the scope and justification.