USNS HENRY J. KAISER FY 27 ROH/DD

Attachment J-14 outlines a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for technical data related to the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) for solicitation N3220526R6024. Offerors are granted access to government technical data and software, subject to strict controls and limitations as per DoDI 5230.24 and DoD-M 5200.01-V4. Key terms require the Offeror to use the data solely for proposal preparation and contract performance, comply with dissemination restrictions and export controls, establish organizational access controls, and prevent unauthorized disclosure. Offerors must also identify subcontractors, ensure they sign similar flow-down NDAs, and return or destroy all data upon contract award to another entity or work completion. The agreement holds the Offeror responsible for costs and damages resulting from unauthorized disclosure, emphasizing the critical need for data security and compliance.

Military Sealift Command (MSC) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify eligible businesses for the Regular Overhaul/Dry-Docking (ROH/DD) Availability of the USNS HENRY J KAISER (T-AO 187). This is not a solicitation, but a request for capabilities from interested contractors for work commencing around December 15, 2026, for 120 calendar days on the West Coast. The vessel's dimensions require facilities that can accommodate its 677.5 ft length, 97.5 ft beam, and specific draft requirements. Major work items include preservation of various tanks and spaces, engine and distilling plant maintenance, deck tile replacement, drydocking, hull cleaning and painting, and ram tensioner refurbishment. The anticipated solicitation date is January 17, 2026, under NAICS Code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a size standard of 1300 employees. Small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Section 8(a) businesses, are encouraged to respond. Responses, including company profile, facility location, and any partnership agreements, are due by December 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time via email to bryan.j.makuch.civ@us.navy.mil. This market research will inform the government's acquisition strategy.