USNS JOHN LEWIS (T-AO 205) MID-TERM AVAILABILITY (MTA)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation N6264926RL006 provides the following:

• Answers to clarification requests submitted by vendors (detailed in Section J, Exhibit I).

• Revision to Work Item 0561B specification based on Question 20.

• The closing date and time for the solicitation remain unchanged: June 15, 2026, at 1000 hrs (Singapore time).

• Section J - List of Attachments has been modified to include or update several items, including:

  • Work Item Specification Package SSU 27-003
  • List of Work Items with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
  • List of Government-Furnished Property (GFP) and Estimated Value
  • Contractor Price Breakdown
  • Contractor Past Performance Data Sheet
  • Request for Clarification or Deviation
  • FAR 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements Form W-14 & Instructions
  • MSC Ship Repair Facility Survey Form (MSC Form 4330/26)
  • Contract Administration Plan (CAP)
  • Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

• Exhibit I (Questions and Answers) has been added/updated.

• The proposal submission deadline remains the same.

• Specific work item specifications have been revised.

• Numerous questions regarding technical requirements, materials, and procedures have been answered, which may impact proposal preparation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS JOHN LEWIS (T-AO 205). The work includes repair and maintenance as detailed in the Specification Package SSU 27-003.

• Performance of work items as described in the Specification Package SSU 27-003.

• Adherence to Military Sealift Command (MSC) specifications.

• Compliance with occupational and health standards for shipyard employment (29 CFR 1915).

• Provision and maintenance of an inspection system acceptable to the Government.

• Management of hazardous materials and spill response.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) with Time and Materials (T&M) CLINs (0003 & 0004).

• Period of Performance: 15 September 2026 – 14 November 2026 (with an option for 15 November 2026 - 29 November 2026).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but T&M CLINs have Not-to-Exceed (NTE) values for labor and materials.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 15 June 2026 at 10:00 AM Singapore Standard Time.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email or DoD SAFE for large files.

• Evaluation will be based on Price (Lowest Total Price) and Non-Price factors (Technical and Past Performance).

• Technical evaluation includes understanding the work package, ability to perform, and management control/quality assurance.

• Past Performance will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis.

• Not specified in the provided sections.

• Offerors must provide all information required by the solicitation.

• References in the Work Items will be provided via DoD SAFE.

• Any work item priced based on estimated quantity/scope will be adjusted via contract modification.

• The contract includes provisions for Contract Change Orders (CCOs) for growth work.

• Inspection and Acceptance locations are specified for various CLINs, with the Principal Port Engineer (PPE) responsible for acceptance.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document is a "Work Item Index Report" for the USNS JOHN LEWIS (TAO 205), detailing the specific corrective maintenance and engineering tasks required. It serves as a comprehensive list of services and repairs needed for the vessel, compiled as an "MSC Corrective Maintenance Engineering Report."

The report categorizes work items into several major sections, outlining a broad range of maintenance and engineering tasks:

• General Services and Requirements: Covers overall project management, technical specifications, safety procedures (electrical, heavy weather, cold weather), IT services, fire protection, hazardous waste disposal, and physical security.
• Hull and Structural: Addresses repairs and maintenance related to the vessel's hull and structural components, including mushroom ventilation and ladder repairs.
• Propulsion Machinery: Details tasks such as line shaft bearing reinforcement, main engine overhaul, and automation system support.
• Electrical: Includes services for UPS, high voltage systems, and thermographic surveys.
• Communication and Navigation: Lists maintenance for Doppler speed logs, integrated bridge equipment, radio communication, and various annual inspections.
• Auxiliary Machinery: Encompasses repairs and overhauls for pumps, refrigeration, and other auxiliary systems.
• Habitability Outfitting and Furnishings: Specifies maintenance for lifeboats, life rafts, and other habitability items.
• HVAC: Includes work on galley ventilation systems.
• Drydocking: Details underwater inspections and propeller maintenance.

The document lists a "Category" (e.g., A, B, NSP) for each work item, which likely indicates a classification or priority, though specific performance metrics are not detailed within this index.

Not explicitly stated in this index report. The document's print date is January 29, 2026, and it references "2026-10-12 - MTA" which may relate to a maintenance availability period.

Work items imply various compliance and certification requirements, such as "GAS FREE CERTIFICATES," "PHYSICAL SECURITY," and specific inspections (e.g., "SCBA ANNUAL INSPECTION," "LIFE RAFT CERTIFICATION").