USNS WALLY SCHIRRA - FY 26 MTA

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, to identify potential sources for a Mid-Term Availability (MTA) for the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8). The availability is scheduled to commence on or about October 26, 2026, and conclude by December 14, 2026, at a contractor's facility on the West Coast. This is not a solicitation or request for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.

• Opportunity: Mid-Term Availability (MTA) for USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8).
• Period of Performance: Approximately October 26, 2026 - December 14, 2026.
• Location: West Coast contractor facility.
• Solicitation Issuance Target: March 28, 2026.
• NAICS Code: 336611, Ship Building and Repair (Size Standard: 1,300 employees).

Interested firms are requested to submit a capabilities package demonstrating their ability to perform similar work. The package should include:

• Company Profile (employees, locations, UEI, CAGE Code, small business status).

• Description and location of the facility where work will be performed.

• Indication of business size and socioeconomic category (large, small, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.).

• Information on partnerships, teaming, joint ventures, or mentor-protégé agreements.

• Clean and gas-free tanks, voids, cofferdams, and spaces.

• Mooring structure preservation (10 YR).

• Fire doors and shutters (1 YR).

• Annual lifeboat inspection.

• Woodward governors maintenance.

• Automation and propulsion control inspection and test (1 YR).

• Topside cradles and foundations preservation (10 YR).

• Machinery space turn-over dock trials and sea trials.

• Responses should be submitted via e-mail by the specified date/time (not provided in this document).

• Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite for future offerings.

• The government will not pay for any information received.

• Draft work item package is not available.

• Participation in this sources sought will assist the Government in determining available shipyards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data related to solicitation N3220518R4002 for the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8). It outlines the terms under which the Offeror will receive and use technical data provided by the Government.

• The Government agrees to provide access to technical data, computer software, or both, subject to specific controls and limitations.
• The Offeror agrees to use the Data solely for proposal preparation and, if awarded, for contract performance.
• The Offeror must comply with dissemination restrictions, export controls, and establish organizational controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
• The Offeror must identify any subcontractors who will also sign a flow-down NDA.
• The Data must be returned or destroyed upon notice of award to another entity or upon completion of the work.
• The Offeror must cooperate with the Government in recovering or destroying improperly released information and reimburse costs incurred due to unauthorized disclosure.
• Fields are provided for Offeror's Legal Name, Business Cage Code, E-mail, Address, and Authorized Representative details.

This NDA is a mandatory requirement for potential bidders. It details the conditions and restrictions for handling sensitive technical data provided by the Government. Bidders must understand and agree to these terms to be eligible for the contract. The form requires specific information about the Offeror and any subcontractors involved, including the execution of similar NDAs by subcontractors.