MSC SHIP REPAIR VR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.