USNS ARCTIC ROH/DD 2027

Solicitation N3220526R0031 is a firm fixed price request for proposal issued by the Department of Defense, specifically Mschq Norfolk, for the FY27 Regular Overhaul and Dry-Docking (ROH/DD) of the USNS ARCTIC (T-AOE 8). This small business set-aside procurement requires the contractor to provide all management, procurement, production, and quality assurance services necessary to execute the overhaul, voyage repairs, and alterations at the contractor's shipyard. The period of performance is scheduled from February 8, 2027, to July 3, 2027. The scope of work is detailed in the Work Item package and includes a wide array of services such as hull and structural repairs, propulsion machinery maintenance, electrical and communication system updates, and auxiliary machinery overhauls. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, where the government evaluates technical capability and past performance on an acceptable or unacceptable basis before selecting the lowest evaluated price. Key requirements for offerors include the submission of a detailed technical volume, a price proposal in Microsoft Excel format, and a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement for access to government technical data. The solicitation has undergone several amendments, most recently Amendment 0004, which extended the response deadline to September 11, 2026. Performance is subject to strict quality and safety standards, including specific packaging and marking requirements per MIL-STD 129R and liquidated damages for delays not exceeding 50 percent of the contract value. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.