USS JOHN CANLEY (ESB-6) MID-TERM AVAILABILITY
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, specifically NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka Site Singapore, intends to issue a competitive solicitation for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) requirement for the USS JOHN CANLEY (ESB-6). This presolicitation notice seeks capability statements from interested ship repair firms in the SEVENTH FLEET Area of Responsibility (AOR). The MTA is tentatively scheduled for March – April 2027 and will involve a major ship repair availability. Capability statements are due April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves a major ship repair overhaul for the USS JOHN CANLEY (ESB-6). The attached "Work Item Index Report USS JOHN CANLEY.pdf" provides a detailed index of potential maintenance, repair, and upgrade tasks, categorized by sections such as General Services, Hull and Structural, Propulsion Machinery, Electrical, Communication and Navigation, Auxiliary Machinery, and Drydocking. Additionally, the "SRF Work Item Index.pdf" lists standard items for Fiscal Year 2027, detailing specific tasks with unique identifiers and revision statuses that may be invoked within a future job order. This information helps bidders understand the scope of potential work and specific areas of expertise required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Synopsis Notice) for a future competitive solicitation
- Anticipated Performance: March – April 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Capability Statement Due: April 29, 2026 (15 calendar days after publication)
- Published: April 14, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
To be considered for future award, firms must have an active registration in SAM.gov and be authorized to do business in the country of performance. Interested ship repair firms should submit a capability statement, limited to five pages, on company letterhead. This statement must include:
- A notice of interest with a point of contact (name, phone, mailing, email).
- A brief firm description and capabilities for major ship repair overhauls.
- Relevant work performed corresponding to the attached Work Item Indexes, including contract types, dollar value, number of employees, years in business, and firm's website.
- Experience repairing U.S. Navy ships, if applicable. Capability statements must be emailed to Katharine.s.lamphier.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject "Capability Statement -Synopsis USS JOHN CANLEY Response". Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
Additional Notes
This is a synopsis notice only and not a solicitation or request for proposal. The information is subject to change and does not bind the U.S. Government to award a contract.