Solicitation Notice is for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN FY26 ROH/DD

SOL #: N3220526R0019Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Non Nuclear Ship Repair (East) Ship Repair (Including Overhauls And Conversions) Performed On Non Nuclear Propelled And Nonpropelled Ships East Of The 108th Meridian (J998)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b20ffc8e6046400194f689f7d59df72f/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 6, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 16, 2026, 3:00 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 (MSC) Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12) FY26 Regular Overhaul/Dry Docking (ROH/DD). This procurement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation, identified as N3220526R0019, was made available on or about January 21, 2026, and proposals are due by March 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z.

Scope of Work

This requirement involves comprehensive overhaul and dry docking services for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12). The work package includes approximately 158 distinct work items. Key tasks encompass:

General Services for the Ship, including Shipboard Access and Security.
Cleaning and Gas Freeing of Tanks, Voids, Cofferdams, and Spaces.
Addressing Miscellaneous ABS Hits and conducting an ABS Special Survey (5 Year Tank Inspection).
Preservation efforts, specifically Flight Deck Preservation (3 Year), SW Ballast Tank Preservation (10 Year), and Deckhouse Preservation.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Solicitation (procedures per FAR Part 15).
Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R0019.
Period of Performance: 90 days, commencing on or about July 27, 2026.
Place of Performance: Contractor's facility located on the East and Gulf Coast.
Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Solicitation Availability: On or about January 21, 2026, via SAM.gov and the PIEE Solicitation Module.
Proposals Due: March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM Z.
Anticipated Award Date: May 28, 2026.

Key Requirements for Bidders

Offerors are required to execute a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) (Document J-14-NDA.docx) to gain access to Government Technical Data. This NDA mandates that the data be used solely for proposal preparation and contract performance. it also outlines strict restrictions on dissemination, export controls, and requires organizational controls to limit access to authorized personnel. Bidders must identify their legal name, Cage Code, and contact information. Subcontractors requiring access must also execute a similar flow-down NDA. Failure to comply can result in significant liability.