USNS WALLY SCHIRRA 2026 MTA

The USNS WALLY SCHIRRA 2026 Mid-Term Availability (MTA) contract, solicitation number N3220526R0028, issued by the Military Sealift Command Norfolk under the Department of Defense, seeks qualified contractors to perform a scheduled maintenance availability on the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) from October 26 to December 14, 2026. The work is expected to be conducted at a contractor facility on the West Coast and falls under NAICS code 336611, indicating shipbuilding and repair services. The solicitation has undergone amendments extending the closing dates for proposal submission to May 26, 2026, and incorporation of multiple amendment requests for clarification and updates. Interested firms are required to demonstrate relevant experience, facility capabilities, and compliance with business size and socioeconomic status criteria. The maintenance scope covers a broad range of shipboard tasks including tank cleaning and gas freeing, preservation of mooring structures, maintenance of fire doors and lifeboats, servicing of ship automation and propulsion systems, and machinery trials. In support of proposal preparation and contract execution, an associated Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) governs the handling of government technical data provided to offerors. This NDA imposes strict controls on the use, dissemination, and safeguarding of sensitive technical information, including mandatory restrictions on export and requirements to return or destroy data if necessary. It also requires subcontractors to be bound by similar confidentiality obligations to prevent unauthorized disclosure. Point of contact for solicitations and inquiries is Darius Swift, located at Norfolk, VA. This contract solicitation reflects the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to maintain operational readiness of critical naval sealift assets through well-managed mid-term availabilities conducted by experienced contractors.