USNS LUCY STONE FY27 Post Shakedown Availability (PSA)
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, MSCHQ NORFOLK, has issued a Presolicitation for the USNS LUCY STONE FY27 Post Shakedown Availability (PSA). This opportunity is for ship repair, overhauls, and conversions for the USNS LUCY STONE (T-AO 209) on the West Coast. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about April 6, 2026, under Full and Open Competition.
Scope of Work
This effort involves preparing for and accomplishing the Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) of the USNS LUCY STONE (T-AO 209) as specified in the future solicitation and work item package. The work falls under Product/Service Code J999, covering Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (West), including overhauls and conversions for non-nuclear propelled and non-propelled ships west of the 108th Meridian.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Anticipated Period of Performance: January 18, 2027, to June 3, 2027
- Place of Performance: Contractor’s facility, West Coast (due to operational and national security considerations).
- Set-Aside: None (Full and Open Competition)
- Solicitation Release: On or about April 6, 2026
- Published Date: March 20, 2026
Key Requirements & Actions
All responsible sources may submit a proposal once the solicitation is released. To gain access to the work item package and government furnished information technical data, interested parties must complete and return the attached Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The NDA (J-14-TechnicalNDA.docx) specifies that technical data is for proposal preparation only, requires compliance with dissemination and export controls, mandates organizational controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure, and requires flow-down to subcontractors. Unauthorized disclosure incurs liability.
Additional Notes
The decision for full and open competition was based on market research and concurred by the MSC Office of Small Business and SBA Procurement Center Representative. Questions regarding this presolicitation notice can be directed to the primary point of contact, Christopher Ward (christopher.s.ward1.civ@us.navy.mil).