USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY MTA FY27
Overview
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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 Solicitation for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY (T-AO 208), focusing on non-nuclear ship repair services. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The period of performance is scheduled from February 22, 2027, to April 05, 2027, with work to be performed at the contractor's facility on the East or Gulf Coast. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026.
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 the specifications outlined in the solicitation and the associated work item package.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair (East))
- NAICS Code: 336611
- Period of Performance: February 22, 2027 – April 05, 2027
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility (East and Gulf Coast)
Key Requirements for Bidders
Access to the work item package and government-furnished technical data is contingent upon completing a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This NDA mandates that technical data be used solely for proposal preparation and contract performance, with strict controls on dissemination, export, and reproduction. Offerors must return or destroy data upon contract completion or award to another entity. The solicitation will be available via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.
Deadlines & Contact
- Solicitation Published: April 10, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Z
- Primary Contact: Caren Edanol (caren.l.edanol.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-226-1263)