USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY MTA FY27

SOL #: N3220526R6051Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Non Nuclear Ship Repair (East) Ship Repair (Including Overhauls And Conversions) Performed On Non Nuclear Propelled And Nonpropelled Ships East Of The 108th Meridian (J998)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/09f6cab1918a4a97acfb77b03d0d495d/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 25, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 13, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 30, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 (MSCHQ NORFOLK), is soliciting proposals for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY (T-AO 208) for Fiscal Year 2027. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for non-nuclear ship repair services. The anticipated period of performance is from February 22, 2027, to April 05, 2027. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires contractors to prepare for and accomplish the mid-term availability of the USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY (T-AO 208). The work involves comprehensive ship repair services, adhering to specifications outlined in the solicitation and the work item package. The place of performance will be at the contractor's facility, specifically on the East and Gulf Coasts.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair - East)
Period of Performance: February 22, 2027, to April 05, 2027
Proposal Due Date: April 30, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Published Date: March 13, 2026
Solicitation Availability: Expected on or about March 27, 2026, via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml).

Key Requirements & Documents

Access to the work item package and Government Furnished Information (GFI) technical data is contingent upon the completion of a mandatory Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This NDA (document J-14-TechnicalNDA.docx) outlines strict terms for data use, dissemination, export controls, and destruction, solely for proposal preparation and contract performance. Bidders must understand and comply with these terms to access critical technical data.

Submission & Evaluation

All responsible sources are invited to submit a proposal. The solicitation will provide detailed instructions for submission. Market research indicates an expectation of receiving proposals from at least two small businesses, supporting the Total Small Business Set-Aside designation.