USS HERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS (T-ESB 4) FY27 MTA

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk is conducting market research for the fiscal year 2027 Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USS HERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS (T-ESB 4). This notice helps the government determine the acquisition strategy and potential set-asides for ship repair and maintenance. The vessel is an Expeditionary Sea Base class ship. The work is scheduled from May 7, 2027, through July 21, 2027, at a facility on the East or Gulf Coast. Requirements include hull repairs, structural maintenance, and system upgrades. Firms must provide capability statements detailing facility locations and socioeconomic status under NAICS 336611. The notice includes a draft work package and a mandatory technical non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for accessing sensitive data. Responses are due by June 12, 2026. The scope covers shipboard systems and structural repairs for an Expeditionary Sea Base class vessel. The performance period is set for May 7, 2027, through July 21, 2027. Work is restricted to shipyards on the East and Gulf Coasts. Firms must provide a capabilities statement detailing facility locations, socioeconomic status, and technical ability to manage this vessel class. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) requires a Mid-Term Availability (MTA) for the USS HERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS (T-ESB-4), an Expeditionary Sea Base class vessel. This maintenance period is scheduled for May 7, 2027, through July 21, 2027, at a contractor facility on the East or Gulf Coast. The vessel has a length of 239.325 meters and a full load displacement of 71,954 tons, requiring a facility that can accommodate these dimensions and a 31-foot draft.