USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201) FY27 Mid-Term Availability

The USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201) FY27 Mid-Term Availability contract, identified by solicitation number N3220526R6002, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, based on market research indicating expectation of at least two qualifying small business proposals. The work involves preparing for and executing the mid-term availability of the USNS PATUXENT at the contractor’s facility, with performance restricted to the East and Gulf Coast regions. The anticipated period of performance spans from June 14, 2027, to August 27, 2027. Access to critical technical data and the work item package is contingent upon completion and return of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) executed by a corporate principal, which imposes strict controls on the use, storage, and dissemination of government-furnished information governed by DoDI 5230.24 and related security protocols. The NDA mandates organizational safeguards against unauthorized access, requires flow-down agreements to all subcontractors with identical terms, and enforces immediate return or destruction by shredding of all data upon award denial or contract completion, with written certification required within 30 days. The full solicitation is scheduled for release via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment on or about July 17, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted through the PIEE portal. The contracting office is located in Norfolk, Virginia, under the Department of Defense, with the procurement governed by NAICS code 336611 and administered by the Military Sealift Command office. All responsible small business sources may respond, and the solicitation process emphasizes secure handling of sensitive vessel-specific technical data with comprehensive compliance and audit provisions.