Solicitation Notice is for the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS FY26 ROH/DD.

The Military Sealift Command in Norfolk is issuing a sources sought notice for the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS (T AKE 11), requiring a Regular Overhaul Dry Docking Availability from December 8, 2025, to March 9, 2026, at a West Coast contractor facility. Interested firms must submit a capabilities package showcasing their ability and relevant experience, including company profile, facility description, and socioeconomic categorization under NAICS Code 336611 for Ship Building and Repair, which has a size standard of 1,300 employees. Specific inquiries related to partnerships or joint ventures are also encouraged. Responses are due by February 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST. While the detailed work scope is still being finalized, potential tasks may include cargo repairs, maintenance, and installation services. Participation helps gauge the pool of eligible shipyards for future solicitations, though submitting a statement is not mandatory and the government will not cover costs for responses. This notice emphasizes the preliminary stage of procurement planning within federal grant and contract processes.

The document outlines a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Offerors seeking access to technical data related to the USNS CHAMBERS (T-AKE 11) as part of solicitation N3220525R4045. It stipulates that the Offeror must ensure compliance with specific controls, particularly relating to the handling, dissemination, and security of the provided data, in accordance with Department of Defense directives. Key responsibilities of the Offeror include using the data solely for the proposal preparation and contract execution, maintaining stringent access controls, and preventing unauthorized disclosures. The Offeror must also ensure that any third-party vendors or subcontractors abide by similar NDA requirements and return or destroy the data upon contract completion or award to another entity. The document emphasizes the Offeror's accountability and cooperation with the Government in case of unauthorized disclosures, ensuring data integrity and protection. This NDA is critical in safeguarding sensitive government data and ensuring compliance with federal regulations during the proposal and contracting processes.