USS HERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS (T-ESB 4) FY27 MTA
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's Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for the USS HERSHEL WOODY WILLIAMS (T-ESB-4) Mid-Term Availability (MTA). This notice seeks capable contractors for ship repair services to be performed at the contractor's facility on the East/Gulf Coast. Responses, including a capabilities package, are due by June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This MTA involves comprehensive maintenance and repair for the USS HERSHEL WOODY WILLIAMS (T-ESB-4). The draft work package outlines numerous specific tasks across various categories, including:
- General Services: Scope requirements, technical specifications, quality assurance, safety plans, IT services, hazardous waste disposal, and physical security.
- Hull and Structural Work: Mooring fittings, stairwell replacement, anchor installation, and preservation of ballast tanks, flight decks, and hull sections.
- Electrical Work: High voltage systems, emergency generators, UPS batteries, thermographic surveys, and steering/AIS installations.
- Communication and Navigation Systems: Maintenance of radar, ECDIS, gyro systems, VDR, and radio equipment.
- Auxiliary Machinery Services: Cargo fuel hose testing, steering gear room modifications, EDG coupling inspection, crane inspection, SCBA services, fire fighting systems, and reverse osmosis units.
- Habitability Outfitting: Liferaft/lifeboat inspections, rescue boat services, and immersion suit services.
- HVAC Systems Maintenance.
- Drydocking Services: Propeller cleaning and hull services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (for planning purposes only)
- Vessel: USS HERSHEL WOODY WILLIAMS (T-ESB-4)
- Availability Type: Mid-Term Availability (MTA)
- Period of Performance: Approximately May 7, 2027 - July 21, 2027
- Location: Contractor's facility (East/Gulf Coast)
- Target Solicitation Issuance: July 6, 2026
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Published: June 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a capabilities package demonstrating their ability and experience in performing similar work. The package should include:
- Company Profile: Number of employees, office locations, UEI number, CAGE Code, and small business designation status.
- Facility Information: Description and location of the facility where the work would be performed.
- NAICS Code 336611 (Ship Building and Repair): Indicate business size (large/small) and socioeconomic category (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
- Partnerships: Information on any partnership, teaming, joint venture, or mentor-protégé agreements.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation. A Technical Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required for access to Government Technical Data related to this opportunity. Bidders must agree to use this data solely for proposal preparation and contract performance, complying with all restrictions. Failure to comply can result in penalties. Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite for future solicitations, and the government will not pay for information received.