USNS WALLY SCHIRRA 2026 MTA

SOL #: N3220526R0028Solicitation

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
May 11, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 26, 2026, 8:00 PM

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) has issued a Solicitation (N3220526R0028) for the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA 2026 Mid-Term Availability (MTA). This opportunity seeks qualified contractors to perform ship repair and maintenance on the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) at a West Coast contractor facility. The solicitation has been amended to extend the Solicitation Close Date to May 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT, and the RFC Closing Date to May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.

Scope of Work

This Mid-Term Availability (MTA) for the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) is scheduled to commence on or about October 26, 2026, and conclude by December 14, 2026. Major work items identified include:

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

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Solicitation
  • Solicitation Number: N3220526R0028
  • NAICS Code: 336611, Ship Building and Repair (Size Standard: 1,300 employees)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Solicitation Close Date: May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
  • RFC Closing Date: May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
  • Published Date: May 11, 2026 (latest amendment)
  • Contracting Office: MSCHQ NORFOLK, Norfolk, VA

Key Requirements & Instructions

Bidders are required to execute a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data (J-14-TechnicalNDA - N3220526R0028.pdf). This NDA is mandatory for receiving and handling sensitive technical data for proposal preparation and contract performance. Offerors must comply with dissemination restrictions, export controls, and ensure subcontractors also execute similar NDAs. Amendments 0001 and 0002 have incorporated RFCs 0001-0023.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Darius Swift at darius.swift.civ@us.navy.mil or 15642264528.

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