Industrial Base Alpha

Vigor Marine awarded $42.8M Navy contract for USNS Henry J. Kaiser overhaul

•1 min read•Analysis
The fleet oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser under way, seen from above off the starboard quarter, isolated on a plain sand background.
Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994 (public domain). Rights basis: public_domain_usgov
Mentioned:Vigor Marine LLC$43M · Contract Award

Vigor Marine has been awarded a $42.8 million firm-fixed-price contract to overhaul and drydock the USNS Henry J. Kaiser replenishment oiler. The work spans 120 calendar days from December 2026 through April 2027 at the Portland, Oregon shipyard.

What's happening

  • Vigor Marine received a $42,758,897 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220527C0002) for scheduled overhaul and drydocking of the USNS Henry J. Kaiser, a Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler.
  • Work begins December 15, 2026 and concludes April 13, 2027, spanning 120 calendar days entirely in Portland, Oregon.
  • The contract includes four unexercised options that could increase total value to $45,820,041 if exercised.

Why it matters

  • The award sustains Military Sealift Command logistics fleet readiness by maintaining a key replenishment oiler that extends operational reach of naval forces and reduces warship requirement to return to port for refueling.
  • The work demonstrates continued investment in Pacific Northwest shipyard capabilities for naval maintenance and repair, supporting the Navy's emphasis on fleet availability and sustained global operations.
  • Vigor Marine's base contract involves maintenance, inspections, repairs and shipyard work to extend the vessel's operational service life.

Financial impact

  • The Navy obligated approximately $42.76 million in fiscal 2027 operation and maintenance funding at contract award, with funds scheduled to expire at the end of fiscal 2027.
  • Revenue will be recognized over the 120-calendar-day period of performance (December 2026 through April 2027) on a firm-fixed-price basis.

The fine print

  • The base contract ceiling is $42.8 million with obligated funds of $42.76 million at award; four options covering additional work remain unexercised.
  • The contract was competitively solicited with one offer received.
  • Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia serves as the contracting activity.
Source: Pulse 2.0 · Oct 25, 2026 · Drafted with Claude, reviewed by Industrial Base Alpha.

Related stories