USNS MEGAR EVERS 2026 MTA

The Military Sealift Command has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13), outlining the requirements for a Mid-Term Availability (MTA) from approximately March 19, 2026, to May 18, 2026, at a contractor’s facility along the East Gulf Coast. This notice seeks expressions of interest from firms capable of conducting necessary shipbuilding and repair work, as indicated by NAICS Code 336611. Interested parties are asked to submit a capabilities package detailing their profile, facility location, business designation, and any partnerships or joint ventures. Major tasks during this ship availability include several inspections, preservation efforts, and equipment updates related to ship safety and operational functionality. The notice emphasizes that this document is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from it. Instead, it aims to gauge the capabilities of shipyards available for future procurement, assisting the government in its planning without incurring any costs for information received.

The document is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) associated with the U.S. Navy's Request for Proposals (RFP) N3220525R4059 for the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13). It establishes the conditions under which an Offeror can access classified technical data related to the vessel. The NDA mandates that the Offeror limits use of the provided data to the preparation of their proposal and contract performance, adheres to dissemination restrictions, and complies with export controls. Additionally, the Offeror must implement organizational controls to prevent unauthorized access and disclose any subcontractors involved, ensuring they sign equivalent NDAs. Upon contract completion or award to another party, the Offeror must return or destroy all data and provide written certification of destruction. The agreement emphasizes the importance of safeguarding sensitive information and outlines the responsibilities of both the government and the Offeror in protecting this data and addressing any unauthorized disclosures. The NDA exemplifies best practices for managing controlled unclassified information in government procurement processes.

The document outlines the process for posting a synopsis of a ship repair availability in accordance with FAR 5.207, specifically for the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13) FY26 MTA. This presolicitation notice, with Notice ID N3220525R4059, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 336611 and Product Service Code J998 (East Coast). The project involves the regular overhaul of the vessel, anticipated to run from March 19, 2025, to May 7, 2025, at the contractor’s facility on the Gulf Coast/East Coast. The solicitation is expected to be available around August 28, 2025, via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment Solicitation Module. Interested parties must submit a non-disclosure agreement to access the work item package and government-furnished technical data. The decision to set aside for small businesses was based on market research indicating sufficient competition.

This document is a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for government technical data related to the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13), identified under solicitation N3220525R4059. It outlines the terms under which an "Offeror" can access and use this data. The Offeror agrees to use the data solely for proposal preparation and contract performance, comply with dissemination and export controls, and establish organizational measures to prevent unauthorized disclosure. The NDA prohibits copying, reproducing, or distributing the data to unauthorized personnel. It also mandates identifying subcontractors and ensuring they sign similar flow-down NDAs. Upon contract award to another entity or work completion, the Offeror must return or destroy the data and certify its destruction. Furthermore, the Offeror is responsible for cooperating with the Government to recover improperly released data and reimbursing any associated costs or damages from unauthorized disclosures.