USS MTW FY27 MID-TERM AVAILABILITY (MTA)

The U.S. Navy is seeking contractors for the FY 2027 Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USS Mount Whitney (USS MTW), solicited under N6817126RN006 with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The contract, issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Naples Office, requires all work to be performed at a pier-side facility located within the Mediterranean basin or the European Atlantic coastline, encompassing the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, and the Atlantic coast of Germany. The period of performance is strictly defined as January 12 through March 13, 2027, with the contractor responsible for securing continuous base and pier access throughout this timeframe. All personnel must be included in a Ships Access List submitted 96 hours prior to the start of the availability, and inspections and tests must be coordinated with the MSCREP and ABS Surveyor at least 24 hours in advance. The scope of work is defined by a comprehensive work package that includes labor, materials, and equipment to complete a range of maintenance, overhaul, and repair tasks. Key deliverables include operational testing and reporting of deck drains, calibration of gauges and instruments per ANSI and ISO standards, inspection and servicing of the Vessel Control System by authorized OEM representatives, repair of fire doors and shutters in compliance with NFPA, SOLAS, and ABS regulations, and full logistics documentation such as technical manuals, repair parts support, and residual asset files. All equipment must be marked with manufacturer plates, safe working load and vehicle weight labels, fuel type indicators, and certification plates from accredited laboratories such as UL or FM. Label plates must be constructed of stainless steel CRES 316/316L, and all hull and deck markings must be meticulously recorded prior to coating and fully restored to original specifications following surface renewal. The contract structure includes a base award of $50,500 for standard work items, contingent optional work items, a 20,000-hour Anticipated Growth Requirements (AGR) labor line, and daily rates for extended services. The total estimated contract value is $1,050,500. Contractor personnel must comply with strict safety requirements, including fall protection for any work at four feet or higher, adherence to lock-out/tag-out procedures per 29 CFR 1910.14