USNS HENRY J. KAISER FY 27 ROH/DD Sources Sought
ID: N3220526R6024Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSCHQ NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c65e6f8a801241e3be96bf4ad782c22b/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking eligible businesses for the Regular Overhaul/Dry-Docking (ROH/DD) Availability of the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187), with work anticipated to commence around December 15, 2026, for a duration of 120 calendar days on the West Coast. The project requires facilities capable of accommodating the vessel's dimensions, including a length of 677.5 feet, a beam of 97.5 feet, and specific draft requirements, with major work items encompassing tank preservation, engine maintenance, deck tile replacement, hull cleaning, and painting. Interested contractors, particularly small businesses including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Section 8(a) firms, are encouraged to respond to this sources sought notice, with responses due by December 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, directed to Bryan Makuch at bryan.j.makuch.civ@us.navy.mil. The anticipated solicitation date is January 17, 2026, under NAICS Code 336611, with a size standard of 1,300 employees.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bryan Makuch
    (564) 226-1259
    bryan.j.makuch.civ@us.navy.mil
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    N3220526R6024 SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE.pdf
    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.
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