Solicitation N3220526R6099

The United States Navy, through Mschq Norfolk, has issued a sources sought notice under solicitation number N3220526R6099 for the FY27 Mid-Term Availability of the USS HERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS (T-ESB 4), with a planned performance period from May 7, 2027, to July 21, 2027. This effort, set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 336611 with a 1,300-employee size standard, seeks capabilities from firms located on the East or Gulf Coast to perform comprehensive maintenance and repair work at the contractor’s facility. The scope includes general services such as high voltage electrical safety, hazardous waste disposal, gas-free certificates, shipboard access and security, and IT support, as well as hull and structural modifications including mission deck mooring fittings, replacement of exterior stairwells, fall restraint anchors at UNREP, and preservation of ballast and cargo tanks. Habitability systems require annual inspections of liferafts, lifeboats, davits, and immersion suits, while mechanical and technical systems necessitate replacement of critical components like the low-temperature fresh water pump and servicing of radar, ECDIS, gyro systems, and VDR. Drydocking activities involve propeller cleaning, hull work, and ABS annual tank surveys. All work is governed by strict quality assurance protocols tied to specific work item codes, with full compliance required for inspection, testing, and certification of materials and systems. Offerors must submit a capabilities package detailing their company profile, including UEI and CAGE codes, number of employees, facility location, and socioeconomic status under the small business set-aside. Participation requires execution of a Technical Non-Disclosure Agreement by a corporate principal, restricting use of sensitive data solely to proposal preparation and eventual contract performance, with mandatory flow-down NDA requirements for all subcontractors. Data is designated as controlled unclassified information under DoD guidelines and must be protected from unauthorized access or distribution. Upon award to another party or completion of the effort, all data must be returned or destroyed by shredding with written certification provided within 30 days. Physical security at contractor facilities, fire protection programs, and cold-weather protocols are integral to performance. While the solicitation is currently in the market research phase and no contract will be awarded from this notice, it sets the foundation for an upcoming formal solicitation expected to issue on or about