# SAM #N3220527R0012

West Coast Shipyard Capabilities for USNS ALAN SHEPARD Overhaul and Dry-Docking

**Buyer:** MSC Norfolk
**Posted:** November 09, 2026
**Respond By:** November 23, 2026
**Identifier:** N3220527R0012
**NAICS:** 336611

The Military Sealift Command is seeking West Coast shipyard capabilities for the overhaul and dry-docking of USNS ALAN SHEPARD (T-AKE 3).
- Government buyer: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command, Norfolk office.
- Opportunity status: Sources sought for shipyard capabilities; this is not a solicitation or award.
- Requested work: Regular Overhaul/Dry-Dock at a contractor facility on the West Coast.
  - Tank, void, cofferdam, and space cleaning and gas-freeing.
  - Flight deck camera replacement.
  - Preservation of ballast tanks, deckhouse, topsides, and cargo holds.
  - Cargo crane maintenance and retesting; lifeboat and davit service and inspection.
  - Underwater hull cleaning and painting using near-white blast preparation.
- Notable requirements: Work includes multiple scheduled preservation and inspection scopes, including 5-, 10-, and 20-year maintenance intervals as specified in the work-item descriptions.
- OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are identified in the provided materials.

### Description

<p>Please see attached source notice and associated technical NDA for the USNS ALAN SHEPARD - FY 27 ROH/DD.</p>

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