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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 8, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH PSA SOURCES SOUGHT

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N3220526RTRUTHPSAFederal

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The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command in Norfolk is seeking information from qualified contractors regarding a Post-Shake Down Availability for the USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH (T-AO 210), with work scheduled to begin around July 16, 2027, and conclude by December 15, 2027, at a contractor’s facility on the East or Gulf Coast. This sources sought notice is not a solicitation and no contract will result directly from this request; however, responses will help the government assess the availability of shipyards capable of performing the work under NAICS Code 336611, Ship Building and Repair, which carries a size standard of 1,300 employees. Interested firms are asked to submit a brief capabilities package that includes company profile details such as number of employees, office locations, UEI and CAGE codes, small business status, a description and location of the proposed facility, and any partnership or teaming arrangements. Contractors must also indicate their socioeconomic status if applicable, such as HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB. The response deadline is July 14, 2026, and submissions should be sent to the designated point of contact. Participation is voluntary, and the government will not compensate respondents for providing information. The formal solicitation is expected to be released around December 16, 2026.

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U.S. Navy seeks capabilities for 2027 Post-Shakedown Availability of USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH at East or Gulf Coast facilities.

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336611 - Ship Building and Repairing

Place of Performance

VA, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Contacts1 person available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for proposals, no contract will be awarded from this notice. Draft work item package is not currently available. Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, has a requirement for the USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH (T-AO 210) for a Post-Shake Down Availability (PSA) commencing on or about'July 16, 2027 until December 15, 2027 at the contractor?s facility. Area of consideration is East/Gulf Coast. Target date of solicitation issuance is on or about December 16, 2026. It is requested that interested firms submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating your firm?s ability to perform the work and experience in performing similar work. This document shall address, at a minimum the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), UEI number, CAGE Code and a statement regarding small business designation and status; (2) Description and location of the facility where the work will be performed; (3) This procurement will be solicited under NAICS Code 336611, Ship Building and Repair, which has a size standard of 1,300 employees. Indicate if your company is a large or small business and socioeconomic category (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.), if applicable.(4) Partnership, teaming, joint ventures, or mentor-prot'g agreements. Please provide your response to this source sought notice by July 14, 2026 to Bryan.j.makuch.civ@us.navy.mil. Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government as to the extent of shipyards available for this procurement. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received.

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