The U.S. Navy is seeking information from ship designers and builders to refine requirements for the Future Hospital Ship (T-AH(X)), which will replace the USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort as the fleet's only afloat Role 3 medical platforms. The vessel requires 6 operating rooms, 2 flight spots, 2 decontamination stations, and patient transfer via boats and tenders, with a 40-year service life and classification under ABS Marine Vessel and 46 CFR Subchapter H rules. A Request for Proposal is planned for FY27, with RFI feedback requested by July 15, 2026. Construction will occur at a single U.S. shipyard, and the Buy American Act and Title 10 requirements will apply. No budget amount is specified, and the location for performance is not detailed beyond a U.S. shipyard.

The U.S. Navy is seeking information from experienced ship designers and shipbuilders to refine requirements for the Future Hospital Ship (T-AH(X)), which will replace the USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort. The vessel construction will occur at a single U.S. shipyard, managed by a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM), with the VCM contract planned for award in FY27. Interested parties are asked to provide a rough order magnitude cost estimate, identify major cost drivers, assess program risks, and suggest potential parent hulls to reduce design time. Responses are requested by July 15, 2026, and an industry engagement event may be held. No funding is currently associated with this request for information.