USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203) MTA
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 (MSC) Headquarters Norfolk, has issued a Solicitation for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). This Firm Fixed-Price contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) for non-nuclear ship repair services. Proposals are due by June 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves preparing for and accomplishing the MTA for the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). The scope includes scheduled maintenance, repairs, overhaul, or alterations as detailed in the Work Item (WI) package. Specific tasks encompass electrical shore power, generator mobilization/demobilization, potable water, de-ionized water, bilge water removal, crane usage, fuel/lube oil, JP-5, and hazardous waste handling. The contractor must provide comprehensive management, procurement, production, testing, technical capability, and quality assurance services, ensuring timely procurement and accountability of Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Property (GFP). Development and submission of a performance milestone schedule/critical path chart are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Approximately June 28, 2027, to September 11, 2027, for CLINs 0001AA, 0001AB, and 0002AA.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 336611 (1,300 employee size standard)
- Proposal Due: June 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST
- Submission: Electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://piee.eb.mil/
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include technical capability (Understanding the WI Package, Ability to Perform the WI Package, and Management Control and Quality Assurance), past performance (recency and relevancy), and price (completeness and reasonableness). Technical factors and past performance will be assessed as acceptable/unacceptable. The government reserves the right to award without discussions.
Key Requirements & Notes
Bidders must possess or have access to specific facilities, including a pier, structural shop, machine shop, pipe shop, electrical/electronic shop, carpentry shop, rigging equipment, and dry-dock capabilities. A mandatory Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data related to USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203) must be signed to access sensitive technical information required for proposal preparation and contract performance. This NDA outlines strict terms for data usage, dissemination restrictions, export controls, flow-down requirements for subcontractors, and liability for unauthorized disclosure. Amendments have revised work items and extended the proposal due date multiple times, with the latest extension setting the deadline to June 5, 2026.