USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) FY26 ROH/DD

The USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) FY26 Regular Overhaul and Dry-Docking contract, identified by solicitation number N10426C0006P00007 and modification number N3220526C0006, was awarded under a Class Justification and Approval for other-than-full-and-open competition citing 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(2) due to unusual and compelling urgency. The contract, valued at $89,003,482.07, is funded through fiscal year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy appropriations and requires critical maintenance and system restoration to ensure vessel readiness. The work, performed by Vigor Marine at the shipyard in Portland, Oregon, includes essential repairs such as boiler inspection and hydrostatic testing with replacement of deteriorated boiler tubes, all aligned with standards set by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and American Bureau of Shipping. The period of performance runs from March 20, 2026, to September 20, 2026, with inspections and acceptance occurring at the same location. The decision to bypass competitive bidding avoided 381 days of additional lead time and prevented daily vessel per diem costs of $65,079, prioritizing mission-critical operational timelines over traditional procurement methods. Contract administration is managed by Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Virginia, with no specified payment office, invoicing system, contracting officer, or COR/COTR details provided in the available documentation. No formal clauses, evaluation factors, special requirements, or offeror certifications are included in the public record, as the award was justified on urgency grounds rather than through a competitive process. All supporting technical details are referenced in an enclosure to the Justification and Approval document, which outlines specific work item codes and descriptions but does not include pricing structures or detailed performance metrics beyond the primary repairs identified.