USNS GRASP Mid-Term Availability (MTA) FY23 Synopsis

This synopsis announces a forthcoming solicitation for mid-term availability work on the USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51) to be performed at a contractor facility in Alaska, Hawaii, or along the U.S. West Coast. The Military Sealift Command intends to award a contract for approximately 91 work items including general ship services, deck preservation, automation and propulsion repairs, main propulsion line shaft bearing replacement, equipment renewals, piping replacements, and modifications. Interested offerors must monitor SAM.gov as the full solicitation is expected to be posted on or around July 17th, 2022, with a closing response date still to be determined.

The solicitation will be set aside as a total small business opportunity under NAICS code 336611 for shipbuilding and repair with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The anticipated award date is November 24, 2022. The synopsis specifies that the work is to be performed at a contractor facility in Alaska, Hawaii or along the U.S. West Coast and involves approximately 91 work items across various ship systems and components.