USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203) 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, specifically Military Sealift Command (MSC) Headquarters Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). This Solicitation (N3220526R6058) is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for ship repair services. The contract will be Firm Fixed Price, and proposals are due by May 25, 2026, at 01:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The scope involves preparing for and accomplishing the MTA for the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). This includes scheduled maintenance, repairs, overhaul, or alterations as detailed in the Work Item (WI) package (Attachment J-1). Key tasks encompass electrical shore power, generator services, potable and de-ionized water, bilge water removal, crane usage, fuel/lube oil/JP-5 handling, and hazardous waste management. The contractor must provide comprehensive management, procurement, production, testing, technical capability, and quality assurance services, ensuring timely handling of Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Property (GFP). Development and submission of a performance milestone schedule/critical path chart are required. The government may exercise optional work items for physical security and continuation of services.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Approximately June 28, 2027, to September 11, 2027, for core CLINs.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a size standard of 1,300 employees.
- Proposal Due Date: May 25, 2026, at 01:00 PM local time (extended by Amendment 0002).
- Specification Clarification Requests Due: May 8, 2026 (extended by Amendment 0002).
- Published Date: May 4, 2026 (original solicitation published April 3, 2026).
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical factors, past performance, and price will be considered. Technical factors, including understanding and ability to perform the WI Package, and Management Control and Quality Assurance, will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. Past performance will be assessed for recency and relevancy. Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. The government reserves the right to award without discussions.
Additional Notes
Offerors must possess or have access to specific facilities, including a pier, structural shop, machine shop, pipe shop, electrical/electronic shop, carpentry shop, rigging equipment, and dry-dock capabilities. Access to sensitive technical data related to the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203) requires signing a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) (J-14-Technical NDA.docx), which outlines strict terms for data usage, dissemination, export controls, and flow-down requirements for subcontractors. A pre-proposal conference and vessel inspection were scheduled for April 08, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://piee.eb.mil/.