USS HERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS MID TERM AVAILABILITY

Pre-Solicitation Notice

This notice announces the intent to issue a solicitation for Midterm Availability (MTA) repairs for the USS HERSHEL “WOODY” WILLIAMS (ESB-4). This is not a solicitation, and proposals will not be accepted at this time. A formal solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov.

• The work involves alterations, repairs, and critical maintenance to ensure operational reliability and comply with regulatory requirements.

• A dry-dock will not be required; work will be accomplished at the prospective awardee's pier.

• Work item packages will be from the Military Sealift Command (MSC).

• The period of performance for this MTA is 18 January 2027 through 04 March 2027.

• Draft work items are attached and are subject to revision.

• Contractors are encouraged to review and provide comments or questions regarding the draft work items no later than 10 April 2026 at 13:00 PM Naples, Italy Time.

• The prospective awardee's facility must be restricted to the Sixth Fleet European area of operations (AOR), specifically along the Atlantic Ocean or North Sea coastline between 36°N - 57°N latitudinal and in the Mediterranean basin west of 22°E longitudinal.

• The contractor's facility should be located in a country with an International Agreement with the United States addressing primary jurisdiction for U.S. Military personnel, or contingent on an approved exception to policy.

• Repairs must be conducted at a commercial pier location or the contractor's own facility.

• Primary Contact: Mr. Joseph Norcross (Joseph.e.norcross.civ@us.navy.mil)

• Other Contacts: Mrs. Yarinee Tafur (yarinee.tafur.civ@us.navy.mil), LCDR Salvador Lievanos (salvador.m.lievanos.mil@us.navy.mil)

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS) & Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines requirements for a contractor to provide a heavy weather plan and includes maintenance procedures for fire extinguishers.

• The contractor shall submit a heavy weather plan as part of the technical proposal.

• The plan must detail protection arrangements and preventive measures for the ship against heavy weather (Beaufort Wind Scale 7 and higher).

• Key elements of the plan include:

  • Daily monitoring of weather via NWS and NHTC.
  • Communication with NWS, NHTC, and FEMA.
  • Timetables for decision-making and contractor actions.
  • Personnel recall plans.
  • Actions for different Beaufort Wind Scale levels.
  • Notification milestones for OMT REP and ship's Master.
  • Ship's force participation levels.

• The contractor is responsible for costs related to protecting their facility and government assets.

• Extraordinary measures require OMT REP approval via change order.

• Non-extraordinary measures include additional mooring lines and disconnecting ship services.

• The plan is due with the contractor's proposal.

• The facility is in a geographic location prone to temperatures below 32°F for over 24 hours.

• Minimum draft clearance of two feet beneath the keel at MLLW.

• Ballast condition changes require prior submission of trim and stability calculations and written approval from the ship's Master and OMT REP.

• Safety precautions for shifting the ship, including adequate tugs and securing the ship to tugs at all times.

• Annex I details maintenance procedures and checklists for fire extinguishers, provided for informational purposes.

• Table I.1(a) Mechanical Parts Maintenance Checklist: Covers components like cylinder/shell, nameplate, nozzle/horn, hose assembly, pull/ring pin, and gauge, listing potential issues and corrective actions.

• Table I.1(b) Agent and Expelling Means Maintenance Checklist: Details problems and corrective actions specific to various extinguishing agents (e.g., AFFF, CO2, Halon, Dry Powder).

Bidders must understand the heavy weather plan requirements for proposal submission. The fire extinguisher maintenance procedures are crucial for contractors involved in fire suppression system maintenance or supply, outlining expected component conditions and required corrective actions.