USNS CODY Mid-Term Availability

Background
The contract is issued for the mid-term availability of the USNS CODY (T-EPF 14). The agency aims to ensure the operational readiness of this vessel, which is critical for national security and operational considerations. The decision to solicit as a total small business set-aside was made based on market research, with an expectation of receiving proposals from multiple small businesses.

Work Details
The contractor is required to prepare for and accomplish the mid-term availability of the USNS CODY as specified in the solicitation and in accordance with the work item package. This includes compliance with technical data controls and limitations as outlined in relevant Department of Defense instructions. The Offeror must ensure organizational controls are established to manage access to sensitive data, comply with export controls, and return or destroy all data upon contract completion or award to another entity.

Period of Performance
February 1, 2027 to April 17, 2027

Place of Performance
Contractor’s facility located on the U.S. East/Gulf Coast

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be small businesses as this is a Total Small Business Set Aside. They are required to have a corporate principal responsible for compliance with non-disclosure agreements related to technical data. Additionally, bidders must establish organizational controls for data access, comply with export regulations, and ensure that any subcontractors also sign similar non-disclosure agreements.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract based on the recent award N3220526C1220 to Detyens Shipyards for $11,537,787 (01/30/26–06/12/26). That prior effort involved preparing for and accomplishing the USNS Cody (T-EPF 14) overhaul/dry-docking work under a similar work item package, including maintenance, repairs, inspections, and compliance with technical data and controlled unclassified information requirements. The current mid-term availability requirement is also framed as a continuation of the same vessel’s scheduled availability work at the contractor’s facility with comparable compliance obligations.