USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) 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, through MSCHQ NORFOLK, is issuing a Solicitation for the USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) FY27 Regular Overhaul and Dry-Docking (ROH/DD). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Proposals are due by April 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the comprehensive Regular Overhaul and Dry-Docking (ROH/DD) for the USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) during Fiscal Year 2027. The work falls under Product Service Code J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair), specifically for ship repair (including overhauls and conversions) performed on non-nuclear propelled and non-propelled ships East of the 108th Meridian.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due Date: April 13, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published Date: February 27, 2026, 6:44 PM ET
- Department/Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY
- Office: MSCHQ NORFOLK
Key Requirements & Documents
Bidders are required to execute a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data (document: JHY J-14-TechnicalNDA(2023.07.07).docx). This NDA is mandatory to gain access to technical data necessary for proposal preparation. Key terms of the NDA include:
- Data Usage: Solely for proposal preparation for solicitation N3220518R4002 and performance of the resulting contract.
- Restrictions: Compliance with dissemination restrictions, export controls (DoDI 5230.24, DoD-M 5200.01-V4).
- Confidentiality: Strict organizational controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure; no copying, releasing, or distributing without written authorization.
- Subcontractors: Names and contact information for corporate principals of subcontractors requiring access must be provided for flow-down NDAs.
- Return/Destruction: All data and copies must be returned or destroyed upon award to another entity or completion of work, with written certification of destruction.
- Liability: Offerors are responsible for costs and damages from unauthorized disclosure by themselves, employees, agents, or subcontractors.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Robert Vance (robert.w.vance27.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Marcin Krauze (marcin.krauze.civ@us.navy.mil)