The contract is for preparing and accomplishing the mid-term availability of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196) in accordance with the solicitation and work item package. The anticipated period of performance is August 31, 2027 to November 16, 2027, with work performed at the contractor’s facility, which must be located on the East or Gulf Coast due to operational and national security considerations. The solicitation is expected to be available on or about October 6, 2026 through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment Solicitation Module. This procurement is a total small business set-aside based on market research, with an expectation of proposals from two or more small businesses. Interested parties must complete and return the attached non-disclosure agreement to obtain access to the work item package and government furnished information technical data.