USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON (T-AO 206) FY 27 MTA SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
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) Norfolk, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Mid-Term Availability (MTA) for the USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON (T-AO 206). This notice seeks to identify qualified contractors on the East/Gulf Coast capable of performing ship repair and maintenance from April 14, 2027, to May 26, 2027. This is for market research purposes only; no contract will be awarded from this notice. The target date for solicitation issuance is May 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The MTA will involve comprehensive ship repair and maintenance. While the final work items are under development, notional major work packages include:
- General Services for Ship
- Cleaning and gas-freeing tanks, voids, cofferdams, and spaces
- Deckhouse preservation (10-year)
- Cargo petroleum tank preservation
- High voltage, ships service, and emergency switchboard inspection and cleaning
- Pump overhauls
- Cargo crane maintenance and retesting
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repair), Size Standard: 1,300 employees
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility (East/Gulf Coast)
- MTA Period: April 14, 2027 – May 26, 2027
- Target Solicitation Issuance: May 17, 2026
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, by 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 8, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms are requested to submit a brief capabilities package demonstrating their ability and experience. The package must address:
- Company Profile: Number of employees, office location(s), UEI, CAGE Code, and small business designation/status.
- Facility Description: Location of the facility where work will be performed.
- Business Size: Indicate large or small business status and socioeconomic category (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB), if applicable, under NAICS 336611.
- Partnerships: Details on partnership, teaming, joint ventures, or mentor-protégé agreements.
Submissions should be sent to Bryan.makuch.civ@us.navy.mil. Participation is not a prerequisite for future offerings but assists the Government in assessing available shipyards.
Additional Notes
A Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data (J-14-TechnicalNDA.pdf) is available. This NDA is critical for any bidder who will be provided with or require access to technical data or computer software. It outlines terms for data access, use restrictions, export controls, and obligations regarding protection and non-disclosure. Bidders must understand and agree to these terms and flow them down to subcontractors.