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, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Headquarters Norfolk, has issued a Solicitation for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for comprehensive ship repair services under a Firm Fixed Price contract. Proposals are due May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive services for the USNS LARAMIE's MTA, encompassing scheduled maintenance, repairs, overhaul, and alterations. Key tasks include:
- Providing electrical shore power, generator mobilization/demobilization, and usage.
- Managing potable water, de-ionized water, bilge water removal, and crane usage.
- Handling fuel oil, lube oil, JP-5, and hazardous waste.
- Executing optional work items (Category "B" WIs) for physical security and continuation of services, which may be exercised by the government. The contractor must provide management, procurement, production, testing, technical capability, and quality assurance services, ensuring timely procurement and accountability of Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Government Furnished Property (GFP). A performance milestone schedule/critical path chart is required. Bidders must possess or have access to specific facilities, including a pier, structural, machine, pipe, electrical/electronic, and carpentry shops, rigging equipment, and dry-dock capabilities. Work Items have been revised, removed, and added through Amendment 0003.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Approximately June 28, 2027, to September 11, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611, with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://piee.eb.mil/.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical factors (Understanding the WI Package, Ability to Perform the WI Package, Management Control and Quality Assurance) and Past Performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. The government reserves the right to award without discussions.
Important Notes
A mandatory Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data related to USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203) is required for accessing sensitive technical information for proposal preparation and contract performance. Bidders must agree to these terms and execute flow-down agreements for subcontractors. This solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with the latest (Amendment 0003) revising Work Items and extending the proposal due date to May 29, 2026. A pre-proposal conference and vessel inspection were scheduled for April 08, 2026.