USNS CHALRES DREW (T-AKE 10) VRA KR
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 FLT LOG CTR 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, tools, and equipment for comprehensive corrective maintenance. Proposals are due by June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The VRA encompasses a broad range of maintenance tasks as detailed in Work Specification MSCOK 26-011 (Attachment J-1). Key areas include:
- General Services: Scope general requirements, utilities, and gas free certificates.
- Hull and Structural: Handrail replacement, point and paint topside.
- Electrical: Refurbishment of high-temperature chill water pump motors and fan motors.
- Communication and Navigation: ECDIS and S-Band repair.
- Auxiliary Machinery: Cargo crane cab repair, magazine sprinkler gauge calibration, seawater pump overhaul, eductor reach rod repair, miscellaneous piping, and lagging renewal.
- Habitability: Stateroom head renewal.
- HVAC: Vent and louver replacement, AC coil repairs. The solicitation also mentions annual liferaft recertification services. Specific work items and references will be provided via DoD Safe.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for CLIN 0001. A Growth CLIN (0002) is included for anticipated growth work, not to exceed 20% of CLIN 0001, requiring advance written approval.
- Period of Performance: July 6, 2026 - July 19, 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.
- Proposal Due: June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time.
- Published: May 6, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit an itemized breakdown of the price using Attachment J-2. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering technical acceptability (proposed labor hours and material costs) and acceptable past performance. Past performance will be evaluated based on information from the past three years from U.S. Government, R.O.K. Government, and private sector agencies. Foreign contracting parties may need to complete IRS Form W-14 (Attachment J-4) for tax exemption claims.
Contact Information
For clarifications or additional information, contact HYONTONG YANG (Rio) at hyon.t.yang2.ln@us.navy.mil or 825033638719.