USNS WALLY SCHIRRA 2026 MTA

SOL #: N3220526R0028Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
MSCHQ NORFOLK
NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Norfolk, VA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Non Nuclear Ship Repair (West) Ship Repair (Including Overhauls And Conversions) Performed On. Non Nuclear Propelled And Nonpropelled Ships West Of The 108th Meridian (J999)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 5, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 25, 2026, 8:00 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) has issued a Solicitation for the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA 2026 Mid-Term Availability (MTA). This opportunity seeks contractors to perform ship repair and maintenance on the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) at a West Coast contractor facility. The response deadline is May 25, 2026.

Scope of Work

This Solicitation covers a Mid-Term Availability (MTA) for the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8), scheduled to commence around October 26, 2026, and conclude by December 14, 2026. Key work items include:

  • Cleaning and gas-freeing of tanks, voids, cofferdams, and spaces.
  • Mooring structure preservation (10-year cycle).
  • Fire doors and shutters maintenance (1-year cycle).
  • Annual lifeboat inspection.
  • Woodward governors maintenance.
  • Automation and propulsion control inspection and testing (1-year cycle).
  • Topside cradles and foundations preservation (10-year cycle).
  • Machinery space turn-over dock trials and sea trials.

Contract Details & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Solicitation
  • NAICS Code: 336611, Ship Building and Repair (Size Standard: 1,300 employees)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Published Date: April 10, 2026
  • Response Due Date: May 25, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
  • Place of Performance: West Coast contractor facility

Key Requirements & Instructions

Bidders must execute a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data (document J-14-TechnicalNDA - N3220526R0028.pdf) to receive sensitive information. The NDA mandates that data be used solely for proposal preparation and contract performance, with strict compliance to dissemination restrictions, export controls, and organizational controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure. Subcontractors requiring access must also execute similar NDAs. Data must be returned or destroyed upon contract award to another entity or completion of work.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Darius Swift at darius.swift.civ@us.navy.mil or 1-564-226-4528.

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