USNS ROBERT E. PEARY ROH (T-AKE 5) Regular Overhaul (ROH)
Overview
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Military Sealift Command (MSC) Headquarters Norfolk, has issued a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition. This J&A approves modifications to an existing contract (N3220526C1221) for the Regular Overhaul (ROH) of the USNS ROBERT E. PEARY (T-AKE 5). The modifications, valued at $17,517,910.00, are necessary to incorporate work items required for regulatory compliance from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and American Bureau of Shipping.
Scope of Work
This J&A covers additional work items for the USNS ROBERT E. PEARY ROH, including:
- Incorporation of work items to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Repairs to address deficiencies identified during preparations for U.S. Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping inspections.
- Work essential to attain Operational Availability and maintain the vessel's configuration.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Justification (for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Product Service Code: J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair)
- Existing Contract: N3220526C1221
- Value of Modifications: $17,517,910.00
- Funding: Fiscal Year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&M,N) funds.
- Original Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through June 1, 2026
- Revised Period of Performance: May 18, 2026, through July 19, 2026
- Place of Performance: North Charleston, SC
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (J&A for sole source)
- Published Date: May 25, 2026
Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
The J&A cites "Unusual and compelling urgency" (10 U.S.C 3204(a)(2)) as the basis for not using full and open competition. Competitively soliciting these additional work items would cause a significant delay (estimated 381 days procurement lead time plus repair time), leading to substantial daily losses of approximately $193,993.00. The current status of the vessel, with interferences removed, staging installed, and equipment open, presents the most cost-effective opportunity to complete these critical maintenance and repair tasks.
Future Intent
The government intends to develop a technical data package or performance specification to support future competition for similar work items.
Contact Information
- Primary: Mitchell King (rodney.m.king9.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-226-7579)
- Secondary: Raymond Gardner (raymond.f.gardner.civ@us.navy.mil, 156-422-63191)