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

This contract involves preparing for and completing the Mid-Term Availability maintenance for the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201) between June 14, 2027, and August 27, 2027. The work will be conducted at the contractor’s facility, specifically located along the East and Gulf Coast, to accommodate operational and national security requirements. The contract is a total small business set-aside based on market research, with expectations of proposals from at least two or more small business entities. The solicitation will be available around July 17, 2026, on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment platform, and interested parties must submit a non-disclosure agreement to access detailed technical data and the work item package. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically Mschq Norfolk, located in Norfolk, Virginia. The NAICS code for this procurement is 336611, indicating ship and boat building activities. Points of contact for questions and submission details include Robert Vance and Marcin Krauze. This presolicitation encourages all responsible small business sources to submit proposals, ensuring fair and full consideration consistent with the government’s small business participation goals.