USNS WALLY SCHIRRA 2026 MTA
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, 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.