USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) FY27 Mid-Term Availability

The USNS MERCY (TAH 19) Engineering Report (N32205-26-R-6004) outlines corrective maintenance and overhaul requirements for 2027. It details a comprehensive list of work items categorized into general services, hull and structural, propulsion machinery, electrical, communication and navigation, auxiliary machinery, habitability outfitting and furnishings, sponsor-related items, HVAC, drydocking, and underway replenishment equipment. Key tasks include electrical system upgrades, communication and navigation equipment servicing, various machinery repairs, hull preservation, and safety system inspections. The report emphasizes extensive testing, quality assurance, safety procedures, and environmental compliance, such as hazardous waste disposal. This document serves as a critical guide for the upcoming maintenance period, ensuring the vessel's operational readiness and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Mid-Term Availability (MTA) requirement for the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19). This is not a solicitation but a request for capabilities packages from interested firms. The MTA is scheduled from February 8, 2027, to April 7, 2027, at a contractor’s West Coast facility. The vessel's dimensions include a length of 894 feet, a beam of 105.75 feet, and a displacement of 63,300 long tons. Firms should submit a company profile (employees, locations, UEI, CAGE Code, small business status), facility description, NAICS Code 336611 (Ship Building and Repair) status (large/small business, socioeconomic category), and details on partnerships or joint ventures. Responses are due by February 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST to rodney.m.king9.civ@us.navy.mil. This notice assists the Government in identifying available shipyards for future procurement.

This document outlines a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for access to government technical data related to the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), solicitation N3220526R6004. Offerors are granted access to this data for proposal preparation and contract performance, provided they adhere to strict controls. Key obligations include appointing a corporate principal for compliance, using the data solely for the specified purpose, complying with dissemination and export controls, establishing organizational controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure, and obtaining written authorization for any external sharing. The NDA also mandates identifying subcontractors who will sign flow-down NDAs, returning or destroying data upon contract award to another entity or work completion, and cooperating with the government to recover any improperly released information, including reimbursement for associated costs and damages. The agreement emphasizes the sensitive nature of the data and the stringent measures required to protect it.