The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Navy's MSC Norfolk office, is seeking proposals for the lay berth and regular overhaul of the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13). The project involves preparing for and executing the lay berth and regular overhaul as specified in the solicitation, with performance periods anticipated from February 2025 through December 2025. This contract is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the vessel and is set aside for small businesses, reflecting the agency's commitment to fostering small business participation in federal procurement. Interested parties can access the solicitation, expected to be released on or about September 18, 2024, by contacting Damian Finke at damian.w.finke.civ@us.navy.mil or Grant Sivertson at grant.t.sivertson.civ@us.navy.mil, and must comply with a Non-Disclosure Agreement regarding technical data provided by the government.