USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO 199) Mid-Term Availability
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, specifically MSCHQ NORFOLK, has issued a presolicitation for the Mid-Term Availability of the USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO 199). This opportunity is for ship repair services, categorized under Non Nuclear Ship Repair (West), and will be conducted under Full and Open Competition. The anticipated period of performance is March 25, 2027, to June 08, 2027, with the work to be performed at the contractor's facility on the West Coast.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to prepare for and accomplish the Mid-Term Availability of the USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO 199) as specified in the forthcoming solicitation and work item package. A Work Item Index Report (document: Work Item Index Report.docx) provides a detailed index of potential maintenance and repair tasks across various categories, including General Services, Hull and Structural, Propulsion Machinery, Electrical, Communication and Navigation, Auxiliary Machinery, Habitability Outfitting and Furnishings, HVAC, Drydocking, and Underway Replenishment Equipment. This report helps bidders understand the scope of work and specific technical requirements, such as Non-Destructive Testing and Deck Preservation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Anticipated Period of Performance: March 25, 2027, to June 08, 2027
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility, West Coast
- Solicitation Availability: On or about April 22, 2026, via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml)
- Published Date: April 20, 2026
Action Items for Bidders
To obtain access to the work item package and government furnished information technical data, interested parties must complete and return the attached Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) (document: J-14-TechnicalNDA.docx). This NDA outlines terms for using technical data solely for proposal preparation and contract performance, with strict controls on dissemination and export. Bidders must ensure any subcontractors also execute a similar flow-down NDA.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Thomas White (thomas.l.white222.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-341-5739)
- Secondary Point of Contact: Marcin Krauze (marcin.krauze.civ@us.navy.mil)
Questions or comments regarding this notice should be addressed to the points of contact.