USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) Mid-Term Availability

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Solicitation number
N3220525R4087
Agency
Responses due
Not on record
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
336611 Ship Building and Repairing

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking a small business contractor to prepare for and accomplish the mid-term availability with dry docking for the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20). The contract requires the selected vendor to perform work at a facility located on the U.S. East or Gulf Coasts, with a performance period from January 15, 2026 to April 26, 2026. Potential offerors must complete a non-disclosure agreement to access technical data and work item packages, which will be available through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment Solicitation Module starting June 16, 2025. The agency anticipates receiving proposals from multiple small businesses and will evaluate submissions through a competitive process. Interested contractors must carefully review the technical requirements and submit proposals in accordance with the solicitation guidelines.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, specifically categorized under NAICS code 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing and PSC code J998 for Non-Nuclear Ship Repair. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract involves comprehensive ship maintenance and repair services for a critical naval support vessel. The Military Sealift Command expects to select a contractor capable of executing the mid-term availability within the specified three-month timeline, demonstrating technical expertise in maritime vessel maintenance. Potential offerors should note the strategic importance of the project, which requires strict adherence to operational and national security considerations. The solicitation represents an opportunity for qualified small businesses to participate in a significant naval logistics support contract.

Notice text

Prepare for and accomplish the mid-term availability with dry docking requirement of the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) as specified in the solicitation and in accordance with the work item package.  The anticipated period of performance is January15, 2026 to April 26, 2026.  The place of performance for this contract shall be the contractor’s facility. Due to operational and national security availability considerations, the location shall be U.S. East and Gulf Coasts. 

All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. 

The solicitation will be made available on or about June 16, 2025 through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment Solicitation Module. https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml 

To obtain access to the work item package and government furnished information technical data, complete and return the attached non-disclosure agreement to the point of contact of this announcement. 

The decision to solicit as a total small business set-aside was made from market research.  There is an expectation of receiving proposals from two or more small businesses.   

Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the point of contact of this announcement. 

Files

File Type Posted
J-14 Technical Data Non-Disclosure.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) Mid-Term Availability (MTA) Latest Limited / Sole Source Justification
USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) Mid-Term Availability (MTA) Limited / Sole Source Justification
USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) Mid-Term Availability (MTA) Limited / Sole Source Justification
USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) Mid-Term Availability (MTA) Award Award Notice
USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) Mid-Term Availability (MTA) Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Pre-Solicitation
USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) Mid-Term Availability Original Pre-Solicitation

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