MSC SHIP REPAIR VR

SOL #: N6817126QN020Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE
FPO, AE, 09622-0050, United States

Place of Performance

TARANTO, Italy

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Non Nuclear Ship Repair (East) Ship Repair (Including Overhauls And Conversions) Performed On Non Nuclear Propelled And Nonpropelled Ships East Of The 108th Meridian (J998)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 2, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 13, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 20, 2026, 8:00 AM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy / NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE is soliciting proposals for Voyage Repair Availability (VRA) for the MSC Ship (USNS ARTIC). The work primarily involves the renewal of 01 level deck guardrails and deteriorated posts. The place of performance is Taranto, Italy. Proposals are due March 20, 2026, at 0900 AM CET.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall prepare for and accomplish the VRA as described in the updated work package (Attachment J-2). Key tasks include:

  • Removal and replacement of existing W-beam guardrails and posts.
  • Provision and installation of approximately 175 linear feet of new support frames.
  • Repair of frame deck pads, including clad welding.
  • Alignment and drilling of new mounting holes for guardrails and frames.
  • Blasting and painting of new guard rails, frames, and brackets with two coats of primer and one topcoat of safety yellow.
  • Touch-up painting after installation, matching original exterior surfaces using PPG Paint system requirements.
  • Renewal of miscellaneous hardware and interconnection pieces with new CRES hardware. Category 'A' work items are definitized with a firm fixed price.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Set-Aside: None (Not a small business set-aside)
  • Period of Performance: June 15, 2026, to June 29, 2026 (for CLIN 0001 and 0002)
  • Proposal Due: March 20, 2026, at 0900 AM Central European Time (CET)
  • Published: March 4, 2026 (Solicitation Amendment)
  • Place of Performance: Taranto, Italy

Submission & Evaluation

Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Offeror, based on Technical Capability (rated acceptable/unacceptable) and Price. Offerors must submit Attachment J-1, "Pricing Breakdown TARANTO.xlsx," detailing costs, including direct labor, materials, travel, and ODCs. A signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required to access Attachment J-3 Technical References. All documents must be submitted electronically. An active SAM.gov registration is required.

Key Clarifications from Amendments

  • The place of performance has been changed from Limassol, Cyprus to Taranto, Italy.
  • The proposal submission deadline has been extended.
  • Updated Attachment J-2 (Work Item Description) and J-1 (Pricing Breakdown TARANTO.xlsx) must be used.
  • Guardrail specifications, hardware (CRES), and coating procedures have been clarified.

People

Points of Contact

CARMELITA SAGGESE 6264210 CARMELITA SAGGESE carmelita.saggese2.ln@us.navy.milPRIMARY

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