USNS JOHN LEWIS (T-AO 205) MID-TERM AVAILABILITY (MTA)
Overview
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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 (FLCY) Site Singapore, has issued a competitive solicitation for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS JOHN LEWIS (T-AO 205). This opportunity seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive repair and maintenance services. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Proposals are due June 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Singapore Time.
Scope of Work
The MTA for the USNS JOHN LEWIS (T-AO 205) involves extensive corrective maintenance and engineering tasks. The work items, detailed in the "Work Item Index Report" (Section J, Attachment J-1), cover a broad range of services including:
- General Services: Project management, technical specifications, safety procedures, IT services, fire protection, hazardous waste disposal, and physical security.
- Vessel Systems: Hull and structural repairs, propulsion machinery overhaul (e.g., main engine, line shaft bearings), electrical systems (UPS, high voltage, thermographic surveys), communication and navigation equipment maintenance, and auxiliary machinery repairs (pumps, refrigeration).
- Habitability & Drydocking: Maintenance for lifeboats, life rafts, HVAC systems (galley ventilation), underwater inspections, and propeller maintenance. All work must adhere to Military Sealift Command (MSC) specifications and occupational health standards (29 CFR 1915).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) with Time and Materials (T&M) CLINs (0003 & 0004) for specific tasks.
- Period of Performance: September 15, 2026, to November 14, 2026, with an option for November 15-29, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Contractor’s facility within the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR), explicitly excluding India.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Governing Regulations: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Singapore Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email or DoD SAFE for large files.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Price (Lowest Total Price) and Non-Price factors, including Technical capability (understanding, ability to perform, management control, quality assurance) and Past Performance (evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis).
- Required Registration: Offerors must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov.
Key Dates & Requirements
- Solicitation Published: May 22, 2026.
- Amendment 0001 Issued: May 23, 2026, providing answers to clarification requests and revising Work Item 0561B.
- Secure Document Transmittal: Section J attachments and specification references were not publicly posted. Prospective offerors were required to contact POCs for secure transmittal via DoD SAFE by May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM Singapore Time, including their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Inquiries: All formal inquiries must be directed to the designated Points of Contact. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Keiko D’Agostino (keiko.dagostino.civ@us.navy.mil, +65 6750 2839)
- Secondary: Doris Bay (siewkimdoris.bay.ln@us.navy.mil, 6567502838)