USNS GUADALUPE FY26 Mid-Term Availability

The contract pertains to the Mid-Term Availability maintenance of the USNS GUADALUPE (T-AO 200), scheduled from September 22, 2026, through December 3, 2026. The work is to be performed at the contractor’s facility located on the U.S. West Coast, due to operational and national security considerations. This maintenance period involves preparing and accomplishing various service and repair tasks outlined in a detailed work item package, which includes activities such as propeller cleaning and polishing, annual radar service, engine shaft brake maintenance, flight deck preservation, and other technical operations across multiple systems aboard the vessel. The contract follows a structure of categorized work items identified by specific task codes, with responsibilities primarily resting on the contractor for execution and inspection. Proposals will be solicited under full and open competition, with the solicitation to be made available around November 12, 2025 through the Department of Defense’s Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) portal. Submission requires the execution of a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement due to the sensitive nature of government-furnished technical data, which governs access, handling, and dissemination under strict regulations and flow-down requirements to subcontractors. Offerors must provide detailed capabilities packages including company profiles, facility descriptions, business size and socioeconomic statuses under NAICS code 336611, and information about teaming arrangements. While the documentation does not disclose pricing, contract type, or detailed evaluation criteria, it emphasizes compliance with stringent data control measures, quality assurance through scheduled inspections, and adherence to Military Sealift Command standards for packaging and preservation. The contracting office is MSC Norfolk, and points of contact are provided for solicitation inquiries.