Solicitation for the midterm availability (MTA) of USNS John Lewis (TAO 205). The contract involves ship repair and maintenance. Offers are due by June 15, 2026, 10:00 AM Singapore time. Performance period is September 15, 2026, to November 14, 2026, with an option. Place of performance is the U. S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR), excluding India. Award will be a single firm-fixed-price contract. Technical requirements are in Section J, Attachment J1. Offerors must be registered in SAM. gov. Contact POCs for secure transmittal of documents via DoD SAFE by May 28, 2026.
The closing date for this solicitation is June 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Singapore time. The period of performance for the midterm availability is September 15, 2026, to November 14, 2026, with an option period from November 15, 2026, to November 29, 2026.
Payment will be made by Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Invoices must include specific information as detailed in Section G. Payments for Time and Materials (TM) CLINs are subject to FAR ****.
The contractor shall extend the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided it is available at no additional cost to the government. The standard commercial warranty period begins upon final acceptance.
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering price, technical factors, and other factors specified in Section M.
To be eligible for award, all offerors must maintain an active registration in SAM. gov.
The solicitation does not explicitly detail penalties for non-performance, but standard FAR/DFARS clauses regarding default and termination for convenience apply.
The solicitation does not specify a deadline for submitting challenges or protests.
Late submissions, modifications, and withdrawals are subject to the provisions in Section L, Provision Number **** or **** to comply with solicitation requirements may result in disqualification.