USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51)

SOL #: N3220526C0502Award Notice

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

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2a4ba50843124f259c93e6a6810e87f4/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 8, 2025

Last Updated

Jan 29, 2026

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 (MSC) Norfolk, has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition for modifications to an existing contract (N3220526C0502) related to the Regular Overhaul and Dry Docking of the USNS GRASP (ARS 51). These modifications are being awarded to JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. due to unusual and compelling urgency (10 U.S.C 3204(a)(2)) to address critical deficiencies and ensure the vessel's mission readiness.

Scope of Work

The modifications include:

Performing a Regular Overhaul and Dry Docking of the USNS GRASP (ARS 51).
Incorporating work items necessary to meet regulatory standards set by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and American Bureau of Shipping.
Extending the period of performance for the existing contract.
Specific items include installations (e.g., Galley Oven) and services (e.g., Servicing Ship 20 Power Binoculars 'Big Eyes').

Contract Details

Original Contract: N3220526C0502, competitively awarded on December 8, 2025, with performance from January 13, 2026, to March 13, 2026.
Current Action: Justification for modifications to the existing contract.
Awardee for Modifications: JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC.
Funding: Estimated dollar value for these work items will be funded by Fiscal Year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&M,N) funds.
J&A Authority: Expires one year after approval.
Set-Aside: The original contract was competitively awarded as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The current modifications are justified for other than full and open competition due to unusual and compelling urgency.

Rationale for Other Than Full and Open Competition

Inspections identified critical deficiencies requiring immediate repair to meet Safety Management System objectives and maintain Operational Availability. Competitively soliciting these new work items is not feasible due to a significant lead time (381 days), which would severely delay the vessel's return to a mission-ready posture and incur substantial daily costs to the government.

Additional Notes

The government anticipates obtaining a technical data package or performance specification to support future competition for similar items. A presolicitation notice was posted on SAM.gov on June 11, 2025, and the original award notice on December 8, 2025. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.