USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY 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, 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 solicitation was published on April 21, 2026, and proposals are due by April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
This effort 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 solicitation and the associated work item package. The Product Service Code is J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair - East), and the NAICS Code is 336611.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: February 22, 2027, to April 05, 2027
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility on the East and Gulf Coast
- Solicitation Published: April 21, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: April 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Z
Key Requirements & Access
Access to the work item package and Government Furnished Information (GFI) technical data is contingent upon the completion of a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This NDA mandates that offerors use the data solely for proposal preparation and contract performance, restricts dissemination, and requires compliance with export controls. Offerors must also ensure flow-down NDAs with subcontractors and are responsible for costs and damages from unauthorized disclosure.
Submission & Contact
The solicitation is available 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. Questions should be directed to the primary point of contact, Caren Edanol, at caren.l.edanol.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-226-1263.