Solicitation Notice is for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN FY26 ROH/DD
Overview
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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, has issued a Solicitation Notice for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12) FY26 Regular Overhaul/Dry Docking (ROH/DD) Availability. This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The notice indicates an anticipated award date of May 28, 2026, with the period of performance commencing around July 27, 2026. The official response date for this notice is March 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves a comprehensive Regular Overhaul/Dry Docking Availability for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12). The work package includes approximately 158 work items, to be performed at the contractor's facility on the East and Gulf Coasts. Key tasks include:
- General Services for Ship
- Shipboard Access and Security
- Cleaning and Gas Freeing of Tanks, Voids, Cofferdams, and Spaces
- Miscellaneous ABS Hits
- ABS Special Survey - Tank Inspection (5 Year)
- Flight Deck Preservation (3 Year)
- SW Ballast Tank Preservation (10 Year)
- Deckhouse Preservation
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Presolicitation Synopsis details provided)
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R0019
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: J998 - Non Nuclear Ship Repair (East)
- Period of Performance: 90 days, commencing on or about July 27, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility on the East and Gulf Coast.
- Anticipated Award Date: May 28, 2026.
- Solicitation Availability: Anticipated on SAM.gov on or about January 21, 2026.
- Closing Response Date for Solicitation: To Be Determined (TBD).
- Response Date for this Notice: March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
Submission & Evaluation
The procurement will follow FAR Part 15 procedures. A critical requirement for bidders is the Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data (J-14-NDA.docx). This NDA is mandatory for accessing sensitive technical data required for proposal preparation and contract performance. Offerors must agree to use data solely for proposal N3220526R0019, comply with restrictions, and ensure subcontractors also execute flow-down NDAs. Failure to comply can result in significant liability.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Haley Rolince, haley.a.rolince.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-443-1187.