USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) VRA KR
SOL #: N6264926RK008Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA
FPO, AP, 96349-1500, United States
Place of Performance
Chinhae, KR-48, South Korea
NAICS
Ship Building and Repairing (336611)
PSC
Non Nuclear Ship Repair (West) Ship Repair (Including Overhauls And Conversions) Performed On. Non Nuclear Propelled And Nonpropelled Ships West Of The 108th Meridian (J999)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Feb 25, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 4, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 24, 2026, 1:00 AM
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 Voyage Repair Availability (VRA) for the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) in Chinhae, South Korea. This Firm Fixed-Price opportunity requires contractors to provide all labor, material, tools, and equipment for comprehensive repair and maintenance. Proposals are due March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM KST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform repair and maintenance tasks as detailed in Work Specification MSCOK 26-008revA. Key areas include:
- General Services and Requirements: Scope, technical requirements, utilities, testing, and electrical safety.
- Hull and Structural: Repairs to solid cargo deck non-skid, exterior platforms, sounding tubes, and kick pipes.
- Communication and Navigation: Removal, repair, and installation of pilothouse windows.
- Auxiliary Machinery: Troubleshooting and repair of AC No. 3, renewal of interior drain piping, and annual inspection, testing, and certification of the ship's Material Handling Equipment (MHE), specifically forklifts (Work Item 0502). This MHE recertification requires two authorized Hyster field service representatives.
- Habitability Outfitting and Furnishings: Preservation of the shaft alley bilge. The Period of Performance is from April 1, 2026, to April 14, 2026.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – April 14, 2026
- Place of Performance: Chinhae, South Korea (onboard the vessel)
- Eligibility: Restricted to sources duly authorized to operate and do business in S. Korea as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042.
- NAICS: 336611 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,300 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified, but HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference applies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due: March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time (KST).
- Submission Method: Electronically via email.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) based on Price, Technical Acceptability (labor hours and material costs), and Past Performance. Unrealistic proposals may be deemed technically unacceptable.
- Required Submissions: Itemized price breakdown (Attachment J-2), Past Performance Information (up to three recently completed contracts), and IRS Form W-14 for foreign entities.
Amendments
Two amendments have been issued:
- Amendment 0001 (March 3, 2026): Provided responses to Requests for Clarification regarding Work Items 0117 and 0501.
- Amendment 0002 (March 4, 2026): Incorporated a new requirement for Fork Truck 18-month Recertification (Work Item 0502) and updated Attachments J-1 and J-2. All other terms and the proposal due date remain unchanged.
People
Points of Contact
HYONTONG YANG (Rio)PRIMARY
Willie HarrisSECONDARY