USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) FY27 MID-TERM AVAILABILITY (MTA)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for non-commercial products or non-commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) FAR/RFO 5.101, utilizing RFO Part 12 Procedures, RFO Part 15 Methodology, and RFO Part 18 Authorities. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number N0040627R0004 is issued as Request for Proposal (RFP) for USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) FY27 MID-TERM AVAILABILITY (MTA).

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,300 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) Code is J999 (Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (West)).

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) standalone contract that meets the specifications outlined below. The proposed contract action is for non-commercial supplies for which the Government intends to solicit as full and open competition. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit proposals. Determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation without discussions to the responsible offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation that represents the best value to the Government, price, delivery, technical acceptability, past performance, and other factors considered.

QUESTIONS: Offerors may submit their questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements to Bailey Butler by email at bailey.a.butler2.civ@us.navy.mil and Shawn Comparto by email at shawn.k.comparto.civ@us.navy.mil no later than two (2) calendar days prior to the proposal closing date and time. Any questions received after this deadline may not be answered.

Shipping terms shall be FOB Destination; therefore, proposal SHALL include ALL associated shipping costs, to include tariffs.

System for Award Management (SAM). Proposing vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://sam.gov/.

To be considered for this opportunity, all proposals shall be submitted via email or DoD SAFE in either Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet or Adobe PDF. Proposal must include price(s), FOB Destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. An award will be made based on Best Value. Each proposal must clearly indicate the capability of the vendor to meet all specifications and/or requirements in the Statement of Work (SOW). Vendors shall provide a detailed (unpriced) capabilities statement for review and acceptance by the Technical POC. Responses to this solicitation are due by 0900 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on October 16, 2026.

Please email proposals or requests for DoD SAFE submission links to:

Bailey Butler: bailey.a.butler2.civ@us.navy.mil

Shawn Comparto: shawn.k.comparto.civ@us.navy.mil

Amber Hess: amber.e.hess3.civ@us.navy.mil

Proposals shall be valid for one hundred eighty (180) days from the submission date (at minimum).

Proposal packages shall contain the following information:

1. Official Company Name;
2. Point of contact including name and phone number; and
3. Cage Code number.

See attached solicitation for a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure.  

The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Shawn Comparto, Contracting Officer.

Proposal packages are due by October 16, 2026 at 0900 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).