USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY MTA FY27
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 Headquarters (MSCHQ) Norfolk, has issued a Solicitation 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. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires contractors to prepare for and accomplish the mid-term availability of the USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY (T-AO 208). The work involves comprehensive ship repair services as detailed in the solicitation and the associated work item package. The Product Service Code is J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair (East)).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611
- Period of Performance: February 22, 2027, to April 05, 2027
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility on the East and Gulf Coast.
- Solicitation Availability: On or about March 27, 2026, via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml).
- Proposal Due Date: April 30, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC.
- Published Date: March 23, 2026.
Key Requirements & Submission
Access to the work item package and government furnished technical data is contingent upon completing a mandatory Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This NDA outlines strict terms for data usage, dissemination restrictions, export controls, and the requirement to return or destroy data upon contract completion or award to another entity. Offerors must ensure compliance with these terms to access critical technical information for proposal preparation. All responsible sources are invited to submit a proposal.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Caren Edanol at caren.l.edanol.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-226-1263.