USNS GRASP FY27 ROH/DD
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, Military Sealift Command (MSCHQ Norfolk), has issued a Presolicitation for the Regular Overhaul and Dry Docking (ROH/DD) of the USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about February 10, 2026, with the period of performance from January 11, 2027, to March 26, 2027.
Scope of Work
This effort involves preparing for and accomplishing the comprehensive regular overhaul and dry docking of the USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51). The vessel details are: Length: 255 ft, Beam: 50 ft, Arrival Draft: 17 ft 1 in, Gross Tons: 3,203. The work will be performed at the contractor's facility, which must be located on the West Coast, Hawaii, or Alaska, due to operational and national security availability considerations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about February 10, 2026
- Anticipated Period of Performance: January 11, 2027, to March 26, 2027
- Place of Performance: Contractor’s facility (West Coast, Hawaii, or Alaska)
- Product Service Code: J999 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair (West))
Key Requirements & Accessing Information
To access the work item package and government furnished technical data, interested parties must complete and return a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The NDA outlines terms for using technical data solely for proposal preparation and contract performance, restricting dissemination, and requiring compliance with export controls. Offerors must establish organizational controls, prevent unauthorized disclosure, and ensure subcontractors also execute similar NDAs. The latest NDA document (J-14-TechnicalNDA.docx, posted 2026-01-26) provides detailed requirements, including governing regulations (DoDI 5230.24 and DoD-M 5200.01-V4) and liability for unauthorized disclosure.
Contact Information
Questions or comments regarding this notice should be addressed to the primary point of contact, Brett Yarbrough, at edward.b.yarbrough.civ@us.navy.mil.