USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY T-AO 208 MTA FY27
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 Midterm Availability (MTA) of the USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY (T-AO 208). This requirement is for ship repair and maintenance, to be performed at a contractor's facility on the East/Gulf Coast. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses to this presolicitation are due by March 12, 2026, with the full solicitation anticipated to be released on or about March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary scope involves preparing for and accomplishing the mid-term availability of the USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY (T-AO 208). Contractors will be required to adhere to the specifications outlined in the forthcoming solicitation and the work item package. The anticipated period of performance for this availability is from February 22, 2027, to April 05, 2027.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for an upcoming solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611
- Product Service Code: J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair - East)
- Response Due (Presolicitation): March 12, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about March 27, 2026
- Anticipated Period of Performance: February 22, 2027 – April 05, 2027
- Published: February 25, 2026
Key Requirements for Bidders
Access to the work item package and government furnished technical data will require a completed Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This NDA is mandatory and outlines strict terms for data use, including restrictions on dissemination, export controls, and organizational controls. Bidders must agree to use the data solely for proposal preparation and contract performance, and must return or destroy the data upon contract award to another entity or upon completion of work, certifying destruction in writing. Non-compliance can lead to financial liability.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice serves as a presolicitation. The full solicitation will be made available on or about March 27, 2026, via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml). All responsible sources are invited to submit a proposal once the solicitation is released. Market research supports the Total Small Business set-aside, indicating an expectation of receiving proposals from at least two small businesses.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Caren Edanol
- Email: caren.l.edanol.civ@us.navy.mil
- Phone: 564-226-1263