USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) Mid-Term Availability (MTA)

Other / Unclassified

This document is an enclosure to a Justification and Approval (J&A) and lists several maintenance and repair actions required for a vessel. It details specific tasks such as fire pump seal changes, lifeboat repairs, MSD repairs, pump overhauls and inspections, procurement of lifejackets, and repair of a vital communication system (1JV).

This document is relevant to bidders as it outlines specific maintenance, repair, and procurement needs. It provides details on critical equipment failures and requirements, including dates for required repairs (e.g., Feb 2026 for lifeboat repair, 28FEB2026 for 1JV repair). This information helps potential vendors understand the scope of work and the urgency of certain tasks, aiding in their decision to bid and in preparing their proposals.

Amendment / Modification

This document is a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition.

• Action Approved: Award modifications under contract N3220526C1204 for the Mid-Term Availability of the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) to Alabama Shipyard (ASY).

• Purpose of Modifications: To incorporate work items needed to comply with regulatory requirements from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and American Bureau of Shipping.

• Contract Awarded: The original contract was awarded for $16,707,619.00 based on adequate competition.

• Estimated Value of New Work: The total estimated dollar value for these additional work items is not explicitly stated but will be funded by fiscal year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&M,N) funds.

• Authority: The action is permitted under 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(2) for unusual and compelling urgency.

• Original Performance Period: January 15, 2026, through April 22, 2026.

• Revised Performance Period: January 22, 2026, through May 03, 2026.

• Identification of Work: Deficiencies were identified by inspectors from the U.S. Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping, and the vessel's crew during inspections from January 23, 2026, through February 7, 2026.

• Rationale for Urgency: Competitively soliciting these work items is not feasible due to a required procurement lead time of 381 days, which would delay the vessel's return to mission-readiness. The daily cost of delay is estimated at $85,757.00.

• Solicitation Efforts: A pre-solicitation notice was posted on SAM.gov on May 28, 2025, and the award notice on December 16, 2025. Full and open competition is not feasible for this specific requirement.

• Cost Determination: The anticipated cost is determined to be fair and reasonable.

• Future Competition: The Government intends to develop a technical data package or performance specification to support future competition.

• The period of performance for the contract has been revised.

• New work items have been added to comply with regulatory requirements.

• This J&A pertains to modifications of an existing contract, not a new solicitation. The original award was based on adequate competition. The modifications are being made under other than full and open competition due to urgency.