USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY MTA FY27
Overview
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Set Aside
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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, Military Sealift Command (MSCHQ NORFOLK), is soliciting proposals for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY (T-AO 208) for Fiscal Year 2027. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for non-nuclear ship repair services (PSC J998). The solicitation, identified as N3220526R6051, will be available via the PIEE Solicitation Module. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves preparing for and accomplishing the mid-term availability of the USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY (T-AO 208). Contractors will be responsible for performing ship repair services in accordance with the specifications outlined in the solicitation and the work item package. Access to the work item package and government-furnished technical data will require the completion of a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The NDA mandates that technical data be used solely for proposal preparation and contract performance, with strict controls on dissemination, export, and unauthorized disclosure. Offerors must also ensure flow-down NDAs for subcontractors.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Notice Identifier: 5cf22e80c8914c02830be9576cc4b622
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing)
- Product Service Code: J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair (East))
- Period of Performance: February 22, 2027, to April 05, 2027
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility on the East and Gulf Coast.
Submission & Key Dates
- Solicitation Release: On or about March 27, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: April 30, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 30, 2026
- Submission Platform: Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml)
- Mandatory Requirement: A Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) must be completed to access technical data and the work item package.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Caren Edanol
- Email: caren.l.edanol.civ@us.navy.mil
- Phone: 564-226-1263