MCM-9, GATX EVAPORATOR TANK IN 2-23-0-Q; REPAIR AND PRESERVE COLLECTING HOLDING AND TRANSFER PIPING; CHEMICALLY CLEAN

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the repair and preservation of the MCM-9, GATX Evaporator Tank, including the collecting holding and transfer piping, which requires chemical cleaning. The award will be made as a firm fixed price job order under an existing Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR).

• Repair and preservation of the GATX Evaporator Tank.

• Chemical cleaning of the collecting holding and transfer piping.

• Compliance with higher-level contract quality requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Job Order.

• Period of Performance: July 14, 2026, to October 31, 2026.

• Delivery Period: July 14, 2026, to October 31, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Aboard the vessel at Sasebo Naval Base.

• Offerors must possess a current MSRA/ABR in the Japan Region. Firms without one must submit documentation demonstrating compliance with DFARS 252.225-7042 or agree to execute an MSRA/ABR before award.

• Proposals are to be submitted in SF 18 format.

• Evaluation Factor: Lowest total price. Technical acceptability is not an evaluation factor as offerors must be MSRA/ABR holders who have been pre-qualified.

• An offeror must quote on all items to be eligible for award.

• Key Deadline: Quotations due by close of business on June 17, 2026.

• Award is restricted to firms with a current Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) in the Japan Region.

• This is not a small business set-aside.

• Firms without an MSRA/ABR may be ineligible unless adequate time exists for the Navy to assess and execute the application.

• Non-MSRA/ABR holders can request an application package from flcy_msra_abr_group@us.navy.mil.

• Payment will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• The dollar amounts shown are for administrative purposes and use the FY26 Budget Exchange Rate (JPY150.4415 per USD1.00).

• The anticipated award date is not contractually binding and is subject to change.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Job Specification for the "Collecting Holding and Transfer Piping; chemically clean" work aboard the USS PIONEER (MCM-9). The objective is to chemically clean the specified piping systems.

• Chemical cleaning of CHT (Collecting Holding and Transfer) piping using RYDLYME or an equal substance.

• The piping must be cleaned to a gas/oil free condition in accordance with 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B.

• A permeability test result for existing and new metallic material is required.

• A borescope inspection of internal surfaces is required to ensure sporadic scale strips are 1/16 inch thick or less.

• An operating pressure test must be witnessed by Ship's Force to verify the tightness of mechanical joints.

• Cleaning and preservation of new and disturbed surfaces to match surrounding areas.

• Use of non-magnetic materials is specified for diving operations.

• Anticipated Award Date: 6/14/2026

• POP Start Date: 7/14/2026

• POP End Date: 10/31/2026

• Production Completion Date: 8/31/2026

• Preparing Activity: SASEBO

• A "LOA Pre-Brief" is required prior to the start of work to confirm understanding of tasks and precautionary measures.

• Condition Reports are required for the Marine Chemist certificate and operating pressure test results.

• References include Standard Items (FY26), MIL-STD-3026A, and various diagrams and specifications.

• Not specified in this document.

• Enclosure (A) provides diagrams for the Soil and Waste Drain System, indicating sections to be cleaned.

• Government Furnished Material (GFM) list is provided, detailing specific pipes, couplings, elbows, etc.

• GATX evaporation tank cleaning will be covered under a separate contract (38KPA59305-A01).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the "JOB SPECIFICATION" for the repair and preservation of the GATX Evaporator Tank in location 2-23-0-Q aboard the USS PIONEER (MCM-9).

• Repair and preservation of the GATX Evaporator Tank.

• Work to be performed in the GATX Machinery Room (2-23-0-Q) and Passage (1-14-0-L).

• Specific components to be addressed include the tank itself, tank top cover assembly, heater unit, sensor assembly, thermostat, vapor treatment piping, firemain piping, soil drain piping, and ventilation duct.

• Requires the use of only non-magnetic materials.

• Includes cleaning, disinfection, disassembly, sandblasting, component replacement, fabrication of new parts (e.g., tank top cover, retainer, studs), surface preparation, coating application, and installation of new cathodic protection anode.

• Specific tasks include:

  • Cleaning and disinfecting the tank and associated equipment.
  • Removing and replacing piping.
  • Disconnecting, disassembling, and removing equipment for sandblasting.
  • Fabricating and installing a new tank top cover assembly.
  • Applying ARCOR S-20 epoxy coating.
  • Installing new cathodic protection anode.
  • Performing operating pressure tests and operational tests.
  • Cleaning and preserving new and disturbed surfaces.

• Performance criteria are detailed throughout the "REQUIREMENTS" section, including specific cleaning standards (e.g., 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B, SSPC-SP-10), material specifications (e.g., CRES, ASTM standards), and testing requirements (e.g., operating pressure test, operational test).

• Allowable leakage for pressure tests is none.

• Anticipated Award Date: 6/14/2026

• POP Start Date: 7/14/2026

• POP End Date: 10/31/2026

• Production Completion Date: 8/31/2026

• Location: SASEBO (Preparing Activity)

• Use of non-magnetic materials is mandatory.

• Specific material requirements are detailed, including CRES (Stainless Steel), CuNi, and specific MIL-SPEC materials.

• Adherence to various references, including standard items, technical guidance documents, and safety standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1310H).

• Marine Chemist certificate submission is required.

• Waste liquid disposal procedures must be followed.

• Specific coating application procedures for ARCOR S-20 are detailed, including surface preparation, application thickness, and curing times.