USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON FY 26 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) Norfolk, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for new work on the USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON FY26 Mid-Term Availability (MTA). This action justifies contract modifications to incorporate essential regulatory and safety work items, valued at $19,473,441.00, to Detyens Shipyard, Inc.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves critical repair and maintenance tasks for the USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON (T-AO 206). Specific work items include:
- MOV Repairs (WI 303)
- RF Cable Troubleshoot and Repairs (WI 401)
- Intrusion Detection System Repairs (WI 403)
- Cargo Refrigeration Repairs (WI 506)
- Renew Seachest Zincs (WI 908)
- AFT Truck Tunnel (WI 103)
- OW Valve Adjustment (WI 538)
- MDE Tank Repair (WI 21) These tasks are necessary to comply with regulatory requirements from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and American Bureau of Shipping.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Justification for contract modifications under existing contract N3220526C1207.
- Awardee: Detyens Shipyard, Inc.
- Value of Modifications: $19,473,441.00.
- Period of Performance (Original Contract Work Items): February 20, 2026, through May 18, 2026.
- Published Date: March 20, 2026.
- Place of Performance: North Charleston, SC.
Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
This action is justified under 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(2) - Unusual and compelling urgency. The rationale is to satisfy regulatory and safety requirements, ensure operational availability, and maintain vessel configuration. Full and open competition for these specific modifications is not feasible due to an unacceptable delay (estimated 501-day lead time) and significant cost increase to the government (over $6.5M in per diem costs alone) that would result from a new competition. The original contract was competitively awarded on January 30, 2026.
Set-Aside
Not applicable for this justification of other than full and open competition.
Additional Notes
Funding for these modifications will come from fiscal year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&M,N) funds. The government intends to develop a technical data package or performance specification to support future competition for similar items.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Bryan Makuch
- Email: bryan.makuch@navy.mil
- Phone: 5642261259