Usns joshua humphreys FY26 MTA

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting proposals for FY26 Mid-Term Availability (MTA) services for USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS, a naval vessel requiring ship repair and maintenance work. This solicitation falls under the Ship Building and Repairing NAICS category (336611) and the Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (East) PSC code (J998), indicating that the work involves specialized naval vessel repair capabilities. The solicitation has undergone six amendments since its initial posting on August 25, 2025, with modifications including removal of specific work items, incorporation of responses to requests for clarifications (RFCs), and revisions to key attachments such as the J-2 and J-3 documents. The Request for Clarification period was extended to October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT, and the final solicitation closing date is October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT, indicating that prospective contractors must submit their proposals by this deadline. While the specific evaluation criteria are contained in the attached solicitation documents, potential bidders should review all amendments carefully to understand the current scope of work and any modifications to requirements since the original posting.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. The place of performance is identified as the United States, though specific details regarding the vessel's location or repair facility are contained in the attached documents. The solicitation does not disclose specific award values or budget ranges in this notice, requiring interested contractors to consult the full solicitation documentation for cost and financial details. The work items have been refined through multiple amendments, with several removed or revised, including deletions of WIs 204, 501, 502, 1005, and 1006, and revisions to WIs 183, 186, and 802, reflecting the government's efforts to finalize the scope of required maintenance and repair services. Prospective bidders should note that the current contractor or incumbent information is not provided in this notice, and interested parties should review the complete solicitation documents to understand all technical requirements, work specifications, and submission procedures.