USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203) FY26 ROH/DD
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting proposals for the Regular Overhaul and Dry Docking of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203), a naval auxiliary oiler requiring comprehensive ship repair services. This procurement falls under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and requires contractors to perform work at their own facilities located on the East or Gulf Coast due to operational and national security considerations. Interested contractors must complete and return a non-disclosure agreement to access the work item package and government-furnished technical data necessary for proposal preparation. The solicitation will be available through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment on October 7, 2025, which is also the response deadline for proposals. Market research has determined this procurement will proceed under full and open competition, with concurrence from both the MSC Office of Small Business and the Small Business Administration Procurement Center Representative.
This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is open to all responsible sources capable of meeting the technical and facility requirements. The anticipated period of performance spans from April 20, 2025, to July 29, 2026, providing contractors with approximately 15 months to complete the overhaul and dry-docking operations. The solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or specify award values, though the comprehensive nature of regular overhaul and dry-docking operations for a military auxiliary vessel typically represents a significant contract value. Contractors must demonstrate the capability to handle complex naval vessel maintenance at East or Gulf Coast facilities while adhering to strict security protocols and technical specifications outlined in the work item package. The extended timeline reflects the comprehensive scope of work required to restore the vessel to operational readiness following its overhaul period.
N3220526R6027 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
9/23/25, 10:24 AM USNS LARAMIE ROH/DD FY 26
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command has awarded a contract modification to Alabama Shipyard under contract N3220526C1226 for the Regular Overhaul Drydocking Availability of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203) on a sole-source basis.
The justification cites unusual and compelling urgency under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2), grounded in a 381-day procurement lead time that would delay the vessel's operational readiness, with estimated per diem losses to the Government of $210,167 per day. The modification incorporates new work items identified by the American Bureau of Shipping during the five-year certification cycle, including conditions of class deficiencies and Safety Management System compliance requirements mandated by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and American Bureau of Shipping. The original competitively awarded contract was for $18,205,703, with a performance period of April 23, 2026 through August 1, 2026. The estimated dollar value of the modification work items is not specified. Funding is provided through fiscal year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&M,N) funds. The Contracting Officer certified costs as fair and reasonable under FAR 15.404-1(b)(5). Military Sealift Command Norfolk anticipates developing technical data packages or performance specifications to support future competition for similar work.
N3220526C1226P00006 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
6/27/26, 12:01 PM USNS LARAMIE ROH/DD FY 26
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting proposals for Repair and Overhaul (ROH) and Dry Dock (DD) services for the USNS LARAMIE in Fiscal Year 2026. This solicitation falls under the Ship Building and Repairing NAICS category (336611) and the Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (East) PSC classification, indicating that the work involves specialized naval vessel maintenance and repair activities. The specific contract requirements, qualifications, and evaluation criteria have not been detailed in this notice; however, interested contractors should anticipate that proposals will be assessed based on technical capability, past performance, pricing competitiveness, and compliance with Navy standards for military sealift vessel maintenance. The solicitation was posted on October 8, 2025, and proposals are due by January 28, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately three and one-half months to prepare and submit their responses.
This solicitation does not include a set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors regardless of small business status or other categorical restrictions. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractor or provide specific award values or budget ranges for this repair and overhaul work. Additional details regarding the scope of services, quantity of work, specific timelines for completion of the dry dock and repair operations, and the exact location where the work will be performed have not been included in this posting. Contractors interested in pursuing this opportunity should obtain the complete solicitation package from the Department of the Navy to access comprehensive specifications, technical requirements, and proposal submission instructions.
N3220526R6027 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
10/8/25, 2:09 PM USNS LARAMIE ROH/DD FY 26
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command has awarded contract N3220526C1226 to Alabama Shipyard LLC for the Regular Overhaul and Dry-docking Availability of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203), a naval auxiliary oiler vessel. The contract, awarded on February 26, 2026, carries a value of $18,401,676.00 and encompasses comprehensive shipyard services including maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations necessary to restore the vessel to operational readiness. This award reflects the Military Sealift Command's commitment to maintaining its fleet of support vessels through qualified commercial shipyard partnerships.
N3220526C1226 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
2/26/26, 5:26 PM USNS LARAMIE ROH/DD FY 26
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk issued a Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice on April 30, 2026, for contract modifications to N3220526C1226 for ship repair work on the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). The justification authorizes sole-source modifications to an original competitively awarded contract valued at $18,205,703.00 to address four critical maintenance and repair tasks discovered after work commenced, including underwater hull cleaning and painting, installation of a Coast Guard-required roller curtain door, inspection and repair of the cargo console system, and troubleshooting of defective RTD sensors on the P&S strut. The sole-source award is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) based on unusual and compelling urgency, as competitive solicitation would delay the work during a limited shipyard availability window and incur estimated losses of $80,073,627.00 based on a daily per diem rate of $210,167.00, with a separate acquisition requiring 381 days of lead time. While the awarded contractor is identified as Alabama Shipyard (ASY) in the J&A document, the specific contract value for the modifications is not disclosed in the available documentation. The original contract performance period was April 23, 2026 through August 1, 2026, with work funded through fiscal year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&M,N) funds.
N3220526C1226P00002 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
4/30/26, 3:15 PM