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USNS KANAWHA MTA FY27

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The Department of Defense, through Mschq Norfolk, is seeking proposals for the mid-term availability of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196). This project involves preparing for and accomplishing work as specified in the work item package, with an anticipated period of performance from August 31, 2027, to November 16, 2027. The work must be performed at a contractor facility located on the East or Gulf Coast to meet operational and national security requirements. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about October 6, 2026, via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment Solicitation Module. To access the work item package and government furnished technical data, interested offerors must execute a non-disclosure agreement and comply with DoDI 5230.24 and DoD-M 5200.01-V4 regarding the handling of controlled unclassified information.

General Info

DoD seeks small business proposals for USNS KANAWHA mid-term availability, August-November 2027.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

336611 - Ship Building and RepairingView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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N3220518R4002 Technical NDA - USNS KANAWHA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
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Susan Bryant
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Marcin Krauze
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Prepare for and accomplish the mid-term availability of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196) as specified in the solicitation and in accordance with the work item package.  The anticipated period of performance is 08/31/2027 to 11/16/2027.  The place of performance for this contract shall be the contractor’s facility.  Due to operational and national security availability considerations, the location shall be East/Gulf Coast.


All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.


The solicitation will be made available on or about 10/06/2026 through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment Solicitation Module. https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml


To obtain access to the work item package and government furnished information technical data, complete and return the attached non-disclosure agreement to the point of contact of this announcement.


The decision to solicit as a total small business set-aside was made from market research.  There is an expectation of receiving proposals from two or more small businesses. 


Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the point of contact of this announcement.

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