USNS GRASP FY27 ROH/DD

SOL #: N3220526R6039Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

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/82af938fce0244f69138c6ae8f4337cb/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 14, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 22, 2026, 5:00 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, specifically Military Sealift Command (MSCHQ Norfolk), has issued a Solicitation for the USNS GRASP FY27 Regular Overhaul and Drydocking. This effort involves comprehensive ship repair and maintenance for the USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 27, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires a Regular Overhaul and Drydocking for the USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51), an auxiliary rescue and salvage ship. The work is anticipated to commence on or about January 11, 2027, and conclude by March 26, 2027. The performance location is expected to be at the contractor's facility, with an area of consideration including the West Coast, Hawaii, or Alaska. The vessel details are: Length: 255 ft, Beam: 50 ft, Arrival Draft: 17 ft 1 in, Gross Tons: 3,203. The Product Service Code is J999 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS: 336611 (Ship Building and Repair, size standard 1,300 employees)
Proposal Due: May 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM Z
Published: March 12, 2026

Key Requirements & Attachments

A mandatory Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data (J-14-TechnicalNDA.docx) is required. This NDA outlines terms for accessing sensitive technical data related to USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51) for proposal preparation and contract performance. Bidders must agree to restrictions on dissemination, comply with export controls, and establish organizational controls. Subcontractors must also execute similar NDAs. Failure to comply can result in significant liability.