USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201) FY27 Mid-Term Availability

Background
The contract is issued for the Mid-Term Availability of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201) by the agency responsible for maritime logistics and support. The goal of this contract is to ensure that the vessel is prepared and maintained in accordance with specified requirements, enhancing operational readiness and supporting national security objectives.

Work Details
The contractor shall prepare for and accomplish the Mid-Term Availability of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201) as specified in the solicitation and in accordance with the work item package. This includes access to technical data, computer software, or both relating to USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201), subject to controls and limitations set forth in applicable Department of Defense directives.

The contractor must comply with restrictions on dissemination, export controls, and establish organizational controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure of data. They are also required to return or destroy all data upon completion of work or award notice to another entity.

Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance is from 14 June 2027 to 27 August 2027.

Place of Performance
The place of performance for this contract shall be at the contractor’s facility located on the East and Gulf Coast.

Bidder Requirements
This opportunity is a Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). Bidders must have a corporate principal responsible for compliance with non-disclosure agreements regarding technical data. They must also demonstrate capability in handling controlled unclassified information, possess necessary security clearances, and ensure that all subcontractors adhere to similar non-disclosure agreements.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity for the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201) FY27 Mid-Term Availability shows a confirmed incumbent based on prior award N3220526C0008 to Detyens Shipyards for the FY26 Mid-Term Availability (02/20/26–08/22/26, $15,227,744). The prior work description closely matches the current requirement to prepare for and accomplish the vessel’s mid-term availability in accordance with the work item package, including compliance with technical data controls, handling of government-furnished information, export controls, and organizational safeguards. This appears to be a continuation of the same mid-term availability maintenance effort across successive fiscal years.