$11.4 million USNS Robert F. Kennedy midterm shipyard-availability contract

Military Sealift Command awarded Detyens Shipyards an $11.4 million contract for a 42-day midterm availability of the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Robert F. Kennedy in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The firm-fixed-price contract covers a base work package, with two unexercised options that could raise cumulative value to approximately $11.76 million. Work is scheduled to run from Jan. 11 through Feb. 21, 2027, at Detyens' North Charleston shipyard.

Headline metrics

Base contract	$11,412,701	Fiscal 2027 Navy operations and maintenance funds obligated
Availability	42 days	Midterm availability for T-AO 208

Highlights

WorksiteNorth Charleston, South Carolina
Contract identityN3220527C1259

Resources

Department of War contracts for Nov. 4, 2026war.gov