Usns point loma (t-EPF 15) post-shakedown availability

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting proposals for post-shakedown availability services for the USNS POINT LOMA (T-EPF 15), a naval vessel requiring ship repair and maintenance work. This procurement falls under the Ship Building and Repairing category (NAICS 336611) and the Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (East) product service code (PSC J998). The solicitation was posted on January 6, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 20, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately six weeks to prepare and submit their responses. The contract requires contractors to possess the qualifications and capabilities necessary to perform post-shakedown availability work, which typically includes testing, inspection, and remediation of systems and equipment following a vessel's initial operational period. While the specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this notice summary, standard naval vessel repair contracts typically emphasize technical capability, scheduling efficiency, cost competitiveness, and past performance history.

This solicitation was issued with no set-aside designations, making it open to all eligible contractors meeting the stated requirements. The notice has been amended five times since its original posting, with amendments incorporating numerous requests for changes (RFCs 007-027), indicating active refinement of contract requirements and specifications. The specific award value, budget range, and detailed performance timeline are not disclosed in this notice summary, though post-shakedown availability work typically spans several months depending on the extent of required repairs and modifications. The place of performance will likely be at a naval shipyard or qualified private sector repair facility capable of handling T-EPF class vessels, though the exact location is not specified in this summary. Interested contractors should monitor the Federal Procurement Data System or the soliciting agency's website for the complete solicitation documents, including detailed specifications, statement of work, and any additional amendments prior to the February 20, 2026 deadline.