USNS RICHARD E. BYRD (T-AKE 4) VRA KR
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, specifically NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA, is soliciting proposals for a Voyage Repair Availability (VRA) for the USNS RICHARD E. BYRD (T-AKE 4). This Firm Fixed Price contract requires all necessary labor, material, tools, and equipment for repair and maintenance services to be performed in Chinhae, South Korea. Proposals are due February 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time (KST).
Scope of Work
The contractor will execute repair and maintenance tasks in accordance with Work Specification MSCOK 26-007 and Attachment J-1. Key work items include:
- General Services and Requirements: Utilities, testing, quality assurance, and electrical safety.
- Hull and Structural: Exterior fire station cabinet repairs, deck preservation, metal steel renewal, and HVAC room preservation.
- Habitability Outfitting and Furnishings: AC repair, lagging and insulation repair, and jettison ready service lockers.
- Drydocking: Underwater hull cleaning and inspection. Specific work items and references will be provided via DoD Safe.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price for base work (CLIN 0001) and Growth Work (CLIN 0002)).
- Period of Performance: February 20, 2026, to March 9, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Chinhae, South Korea.
- Eligibility: This solicitation is intended only for sources duly authorized to operate and do business in S. Korea as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042. A Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns applies.
- Growth Work: CLIN 0002 is pre-funded to accommodate anticipated growth work, not to exceed 39% of the total proposed cost for CLIN 0001.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Deadline: February 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM KST.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering Price, Technical Acceptability (labor hours, materials, costs), and Past Performance. An "unacceptable" rating for past performance will result in exclusion. Offerors must quote on all items.
- Required Submissions: Offerors must provide an itemized price breakdown using Attachment J-2, Past Performance Information (up to three recently completed contracts), and foreign entities may need to complete IRS Form W-14 (Attachment J-4) for tax exemption claims.
Contact Information
For inquiries and to request work packages via DoD Safe, contact HYONTONG YANG (Rio) at hyon.t.yang2.ln@us.navy.mil or phone 825033638719.