T-AO 205 John Lewis Class Fleet Replenishment Oiler

The T-AO 205 John Lewis Class Fleet Replenishment Oiler is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway with an Acquisition Category designation of IB. The program, identified by Department of Defense Acquisition Program ID 452-MDP, encompasses the acquisition and outfitting of naval vessels designed to provide fuel, cargo, and stores to U.S. Navy ships at sea. This naval procurement initiative represents a significant investment in maintaining the Navy's at-sea replenishment capabilities through purpose-built vessels.

Recent federal contract awards associated with this program primarily focus on damage control and firefighting equipment, including specialized nozzles, hoses, patches, turnout gear, and electronic control systems. Contract values range from small purchases of a few hundred dollars for calibration services to larger awards approaching $250,000 for firefighting equipment, with typical performance periods of 3-12 months. Notable contractors include Municipal Emergency Services Inc. (firefighting equipment), Rockwell Automation (control systems), and various small businesses such as Miller Marine, B & H International LLC, and Aantilia LLC. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) serves as the primary contracting authority, with most contracts being firm-fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders under Multiple Award Schedule contracts. Total small business set-asides are frequently utilized, with primary places of performance including San Diego, California, and Marinette, Wisconsin. Many awards support specific vessels within the class, such as T-AO 208 and T-AO 209.