USNS WALLY SCHIRRA - FY 26 MTA

SOL #: N3220526R0028Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
MSCHQ NORFOLK
NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Norfolk, VA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Non Nuclear Ship Repair (West) Ship Repair (Including Overhauls And Conversions) Performed On. Non Nuclear Propelled And Nonpropelled Ships West Of The 108th Meridian (J999)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 5, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 23, 2026

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, plans to issue a solicitation for the Mid Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8). This presolicitation notice indicates a requirement for ship repair services to be performed at a contractor's facility on the West Coast. The opportunity is designated for Full and Open Competition. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about April 7, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for preparing and accomplishing the Mid Term Availability (MTA) for the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) as specified in the forthcoming solicitation and work item package. Key work items identified in previous market research include:

  • Cleaning and gas-freeing of tanks, voids, cofferdams, and spaces.
  • Mooring structure preservation (10-year cycle).
  • Maintenance of fire doors and shutters (1-year cycle).
  • Annual lifeboat inspection and Woodward governors maintenance.
  • Automation and propulsion control inspection and testing (1-year cycle).
  • Topside cradles and foundations preservation (10-year cycle).
  • Machinery space turn-over dock trials and sea trials.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
  • Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
  • Anticipated Period of Performance: October 26, 2026 to December 14, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Contractor's facility, West Coast
  • Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about April 7, 2026
  • Published Date: March 23, 2026
  • Product Service Code: J999 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair (West))

Key Requirements & Action Items

To obtain access to the work item package and government furnished technical data, interested parties must complete and return the attached Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to the point of contact. The NDA outlines strict terms for handling sensitive Government technical data, including use solely for proposal preparation/contract performance, compliance with dissemination/export controls, and preventing unauthorized disclosure. Subcontractors must also execute similar NDAs.

Additional Notes

This presolicitation follows market research that determined full and open competition is appropriate, a decision concurred with by the MSC Office of Small Business and SBA Procurement Center Representative. Questions regarding this notice should be directed to the points of contact, Darius Swift (DARIUS.SWIFT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL) or Edward Ruhling (edward.v.ruhling.civ@us.navy.mil).

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