USS SHIP FY27 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 NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE, has issued a Presolicitation Notice (Amendment 02) for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) repairs of the USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20). This notice is for market research and to gather interest for a future Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive ship repair services. The RFP is anticipated for release in late June/early July 2026.
Scope of Work
The MTA includes extensive alterations, repairs, and critical maintenance across various ship systems. Key areas of work include:
- General Services and Requirements
- Hull and Structural
- Propulsion Machinery
- Electrical
- Communication and Navigation
- Auxiliary Machinery
- Habitability Outfitting and Furnishings
- Sponsor Related
- Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Propeller Clean and Polish / Hull Inspection Additionally, the contractor will be required to provide a detailed weight report documenting all weight and moment changes to the ship resulting from the accomplished work, prepared and signed by a degreed or licensed professional engineer. All repair work must be performed at a pier-side facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Market Research)
- Period of Performance: January 12, 2027, through March 13, 2027
- Place of Performance: Contractor's pier-side facility located within the Mediterranean basin or the European Atlantic Ocean coastline (including UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal). The facility must be in a country with an International Agreement with the U.S. or approved via an exception to policy.
- RFP Release: Anticipated late June/early July 2026
- Notice of Interest Due: June 12, 2026
- Ship Check Request Due: May 11, 2026
- Published Date: May 5, 2026 (Amendment 02)
Eligibility / Set-Aside
No set-aside designation has been specified for this presolicitation.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a response via email by June 12, 2026, to the points of contact. The response should include:
- Company Name, address, and phone number
- Primary Point of Contact (name, phone, email)
- A one-page summary demonstrating the company's ability to meet the objectives. An optional, but recommended, ship check is scheduled for May 13-14, 2026, in Gaeta, Italy. Requests to attend are due by May 11, 2026. This notice is for informational purposes and market research; it is not a solicitation, and proposals will not be accepted at this time.
Additional Notes
Draft work items and an updated work item index report have been provided as attachments to Amendment 02.