Operation & Maintenance of Expeditionary Transfer Dock Vessels

The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract for the operation and maintenance of Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessels under solicitation N3220526C1237, issued on May 14, 2026, with a sole source determination citing that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency’s unique requirements and no other supplies or services would be acceptable. The contract is managed by the Office of Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, and performance will be centered in Houston, Texas, with the primary point of contact being Kurt Oberg, reachable via email and phone. The work falls under NAICS code 483111, which classifies it as water transportation activities, specifically deep sea, coastal, and great lakes water transportation. No specific set-aside program applies to this award, indicating it is open to any qualified contractor without restrictions based on small business, veteran-owned, or other classifications. The contract is critical to sustaining the readiness and operational capability of specialized naval vessels used for strategic logistics and maritime transfer missions.