USNS COMFORT ROH/DD
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 the MSCHQ NORFOLK office, has issued a Solicitation for the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) FY27 Regular Overhaul Dry Docking (ROH/DD). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The primary objective is to secure services for the comprehensive overhaul and dry docking of the USNS COMFORT. Responses are due by June 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the Regular Overhaul Dry Docking (ROH/DD) for the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) in Fiscal Year 2027. The work falls under Product Service Code J998: Non Nuclear Ship Repair (East), encompassing ship repair, overhauls, and conversions for non-nuclear propelled and non-propelled ships east of the 108th Meridian.
Key Requirements & Documents
Bidders must review the attached documents for full details. A critical requirement is the J-14 Technical Data Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This mandatory agreement outlines the terms for receiving and using sensitive Government Technical Data related to USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20). Offerors must:
- Execute the NDA with a responsible corporate principal.
- Use the data solely for proposal preparation and contract performance.
- Comply with dissemination restrictions and export controls.
- Establish organizational controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
- Not copy, release, reproduce, or distribute data without authorization.
- Identify and ensure subcontractors sign flow-down NDAs.
- Return or destroy data upon contract award to another entity or completion.
- Certify destruction in writing.
- Cooperate in recovering improperly released data and reimburse the Government for associated costs.
Failure to comply with the NDA terms can result in significant penalties.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Z
- Published: May 5, 2026, 6:12 PM Z
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Krista Hendricks, krista.a.hendricks.civ@us.navy.mil, 1-564-226-4817
- Secondary Contact: Raymond Gardner, raymond.f.gardner.civ@us.navy.mil, 1-564-226-3191