Sources Sought USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS 2027 MTA

The U.S. Navy is seeking information from industry regarding potential contractor support for the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS (T-AKE 11) under a future Multiple Award Task Order Contract scheduled for 2027. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number N3220526R0032 and posted on August 5, 2026, invites eligible vendors to submit capabilities and capacity information to help shape the upcoming procurement. A signed J-14 Non-Disclosure Agreement is required to access detailed technical requirements, ensuring proprietary and sensitive operational data remains protected during the information-gathering phase. Responses must be submitted by August 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 336611, indicating a focus on shipbuilding and repairing services, and is being managed by the Office of Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia. The primary point of contact is Grant Sivertson, reachable via email or phone, with Edward Ruhling available as a secondary contact for follow-up inquiries. There is no set-aside designation for small businesses or other categories at this stage, as this is purely an information-gathering effort to assess industry interest and technical readiness prior to issuing a formal solicitation. All participants must adhere to the NDA requirements and submit their input through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the notice.