USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) Voyage Repair Availability (VRA)
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 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka Site Singapore intends to issue a competitive solicitation for Voyage Repair Availability (VRA) services for the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187). This presolicitation notice indicates the VRA is tentatively scheduled from June 22, 2026, to July 6, 2026, to be performed at PSA Wharves, Singapore. This is a synopsis only and not a solicitation.
Scope of Work
The VRA requirement for the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) involves a range of ship repair and maintenance tasks. The attached "Work Item Index Report" details potential tasks across various ship systems, including:
- General Services and Requirements
- Hull and Structural
- Propulsion Machinery
- Communication and Navigation
- Auxiliary Machinery
- Habitability Outfitting and Furnishings
- HVAC
These work items are categorized for general requirements ('NSP') and specific actionable items ('A'), providing a detailed breakdown of the types of services anticipated.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Synopsis Notice Only)
- Tentative VRA Dates: June 22, 2026 – July 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: PSA Wharves, Singapore
- Response Date (for this synopsis): June 3, 2026
- Published Date: June 1, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: J999 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair)
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for a future award, offerors must:
- Have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Firms with inactive registrations will not be considered.
- Be authorized to do business in Singapore.
- Possess a current and active USN Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) issued by NAVSUP FLCY. Evidence of this must be provided.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposal. The U.S. Government is not bound to award a contract from this notice. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the competitive solicitation.
For questions regarding this notice, contact Larissa Ortmann at larissa.a.ortmann.civ@us.navy.mil.