USNS CHARLES DREW (T-AKE 10) VRA KR
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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 Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, is soliciting proposals for a Voyage Repair Availability (VRA) for the USNS CHARLES DREW (T-AKE 10) in Jinhae, South Korea. This opportunity requires contractors to provide all labor, material, and equipment for various corrective maintenance tasks. Proposals are due by June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall perform a comprehensive Voyage Repair Availability for the USNS CHARLES DREW (T-AKE 10) in accordance with Work Specification MSCOK 26-011 (Attachment J-1). Key tasks include:
- General Services: Requirements for utilities, testing, and gas-free certificates.
- Hull and Structural: Handrail replacement, topside painting.
- Electrical: Overhaul and motor rewind for the M10 AMR Supply Fan Assembly, including removal, disassembly, rewinding, balancing, and reinstallation. Other fan motor refurbishment.
- Communication and Navigation: ECDIS and S-BAND repair.
- Auxiliary Machinery: Cargo crane repair, magazine sprinkler gauge calibration, No. 2 Central Seawater Pump overhaul, eductor reach rod repair, miscellaneous piping, and lagging renewal.
- Habitability: Stateroom head renewal.
- HVAC: Vent and louver replacement, AC coil repairs. Specific work items and references will be provided via DoD Safe.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price for CLIN 0001)
- Period of Performance: July 6, 2026 – July 19, 2026
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time
- Published: May 26, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified. This solicitation is intended only for sources duly authorized to operate and do business in S. Korea as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering technical acceptability (proposed labor hours and material costs) and acceptable past performance. Offerors must submit an itemized price breakdown using Attachment J-2. Past performance will be assessed from the last three years, including U.S. Government, R.O.K. Government, and private sector agencies.
Additional Notes
Offerors must provide all required information. Requests for clarifications should be directed to Mr. Yang, HyonTong. Security requirements include obtaining a Common Access Card (CAC) and potential background investigations. Foreign contracting parties may need to complete IRS Form W-14 (Attachment J-4) for tax exemption claims.