USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS FY26 MTA

The USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS FY26 MTA contract, identified by solicitation number N3220526C1206, is a sole-source modification awarded under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(2) due to unusual and compelling urgency, targeting critical repairs to ensure the vessel's operational readiness and regulatory compliance. Conducted at the Alabama Shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, the work spans from March 26, 2026, to June 6, 2026, and focuses on urgent, no-sail items—including kickpipe, joiner door, and structural stanchion repairs—required to meet standards set by the U.S. Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping, and Oil Pollution Act of 1990. The estimated contract value is $2.9 million, funded from FY2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy appropriations, and the award was made to the existing contractor to avoid duplication of effort, leverage ongoing work, and maintain schedule integrity. Performance is governed by the necessity to resolve all regulatory non-compliance items and secure the vessel’s Certificate of Inspection prior to departure, with inspections and acceptance occurring at the shipyard under joint oversight by the Navy, USCG, and ABS. The contracting office is Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, with Thomas L. White III serving as the Procuring Contracting Officer, and no formal clause listings, pricing breakdowns, evaluation factors with weights, or offeror certifications are provided in the documentation. The justification emphasizes schedule-driven urgency and cost efficiency, with no indication of competitive sourcing, nor details on payment procedures, invoicing systems, packaging requirements, or socioeconomic classifications.