USS MIGUEL KEITH (ESB 5) MTA A0006

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the proposal submission due date and time.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form: Response Due Date

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended from May 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM Singapore Time to May 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM Singapore Time.

Amendment / Modification

• Adds work items from both MSC and SRF. Work items and references will be distributed via DoD Safe.

• Attaches a revised J-3 document, with additions or revisions from the initial J-3 distribution highlighted in red.

• Provides a link to the full list of QP1 accredited companies: https://core.ampp.org/Accreditations/Search

• J-3 document (revised).

• Proposal deadline is NOT extended and remains 8 May 2026.

• All clarifications must be submitted no later than 2:00 PM (Singapore Time) on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0005) to Solicitation N6264926RL004, originally dated 08 Apr 2026, is issued to add work items from both Military Sealift Command (MSC) and Ship Repair Facility (SRF).

Work items and revised J-3 will be sent via DoD Safe email. Specific sections affected are not detailed in this amendment, but it implies changes to the scope of work.

This amendment does not explicitly state if proposal deadlines or submission requirements are modified. However, the addition of new work items may necessitate adjustments to offers. Bidders should acknowledge receipt of this amendment and review any subsequent communications regarding the work items and revised J-3.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions and answers related to the solicitation N6264926RL004 A0004 for General Services for Ship, Information Technology Services, Hazardous Waste Disposal, Ship General Preservation, Main Diesel Engine Overhaul, Bridge Search Lights, Annual Radar Service, Annual ECDIS Service, Annual Gyro System PM, Cargo Fuel Hose Testing, Overhaul LP Air Stations, and Air Handling Unit Service and Repairs.

• Electrical Shore Power: Portable generators are acceptable if they can meet specified amperages and voltage.
• Potable Water: Providing potable water by barge/truck is acceptable.
• Heat Lamps: The heat lamp requirement can be removed due to climate.
• Crane, Forklift and Transportation Services: Charges will be on a per day basis, which is acceptable.
• Information Technology Services: Mobile phones are an acceptable alternative to telephone cable lines.
• Hazardous Waste Disposal: Enclosure 2.2.1 provides an example of wastes; contractors should identify actual hazardous items and bid per paragraph 7.4.1.
• Ship General Preservation: SSPC-SP 11 (Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal) is acceptable for surface preparation if it meets requirements.
• Main Diesel Engine Overhaul: Items requiring containers, shipping, and return will be addressed by CFR and CCO.
• Bridge Search Lights: Government will furnish specified searchlights, control panels, and cables. Technical specifications will be provided.
• Annual Radar Service / ECDIS Service / Gyro System PM: Technical specifications are being gathered. A Trans-Alt has been added to the solicitation affecting ECDIS gear.
• Cargo Fuel Hose Testing: Contract Change Orders (CCO) will be considered for renewal, replacement, or materials. Technical specifications for materials will be provided if a quotation is required.
• Overhaul LP Air Stations: Provided reference contains material specifications. Items found in system upon ship-check or initial assessment are due within 1 week of arrival.
• Air Handling Unit Service and Repairs: Market research indicates a 4-6 week lead time for specified CFM parts, which should be procurable upon award.
• Electrical Shore Power (Reiteration): The requirement for 6000 amps and 15 x 400A cables is correct; ESBs require shore generators that can be adjusted to meet this profile.
• Fire Fighting Systems: Last inspection/service reports will be provided with the response.
• Inspect Mission Equipment Deck Cranes: Use provided references for testing and tightening requirements. Discrepancies will be noted on a conditions found report, and RFP/CCO generated if needed.

This document clarifies several technical requirements and acceptable alternatives, potentially impacting how bidders prepare their proposals and quote specific items. It confirms the acceptability of proposed alternatives for shore power, potable water, IT services, and surface preparation, and clarifies the process for obtaining certain parts and equipment.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Number 0004) to Solicitation N6264926RL004 is issued to respond to clarifications and provide references and reports. The specific details of these clarifications, references, and reports are available via attachments through DoDSafe.

Not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but the amendment's purpose indicates changes related to clarifications, references, and reports.

This amendment is intended to clarify the solicitation. Bidders should review the attached documents for any impact on proposal deadlines, requirements, or evaluation factors. The amendment itself does not explicitly extend the offer receipt date.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment addresses clarifications and provides references related to specific specification items:

• Specification Item No.: 631-20-001 (Title: Fiddle Board Replace and Preserve)

  • A question was asked regarding references listed in paragraph 2.0.
  • The answer directs to "attachments" for the references.

• Specification Item No.: 0525 (Title: OVERHAUL LP AIR STATIONS (VRR 23-0066))

  • A question was asked regarding references listed in paragraph 2.0.
  • The answer directs to "revised WI 0525 and references attachments" for the references.

This amendment provides clarification and references for Specification Item No. 631-20-001 and Specification Item No. 0525, specifically concerning paragraph 2.0.

Bidders should review the referenced attachments and the revised WI 0525 to ensure full understanding of the requirements for the specified items.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment serves two primary purposes:

• Cancellation of Work Item 0506: Work Item 0506, related to the "TALT 15-014 Install CMWD System," has been canceled.

• Responses to Clarifications: The amendment provides answers to several vendor questions regarding various specification items.

• Work Item 0506: Canceled.

• Specification Item No. 456-00-001 (RADOM AN/SPS-77(V) 3 Service Platform and Support Structure Repair and Preservation): Documents previously approved for the last availability need to be resubmitted for review and approval.

• Specification Item No. 631-20-001 (Fiddle Board Replace and Preserve): Similar to the above, past documents require resubmission.

• Specification Item No. 631-21-002 (Forward Mast; preserve): Past documents require resubmission.

• Specification Item No. 634-21-001 (Flight Deck Nonskid; replace): The winning bidder is required to arrange QP1 services, as per the solicitation.

• Specification Item No. 0506 (TALT 15-014 Install CMWD System): A question regarding materials being Government Furnished Material (GFM) resulted in the item being removed from the work package via this amendment.

• Specification Item No. 0527 (EDG COUPLING INSPECTION (1 YR)): Clarification that Para. 7.9.4 lists possible sources, not required ones. Only OEM authorized or MSC qualified providers/parts are acceptable, requiring a signed letter of qualification from the OEM.

• Specification Item No. 0554 (INSPECT TEST AND CERTIFY MACHINERY SPACE CRANES AND HOISTS (1 YR)): Services can be provided by any contractor recognized as a crane certifying authority meeting the specified qualifications and certificates.

• Specification Item No. 0556B (INSPECT NON-MISSION EQUIPMENT DECK CRANES (1YR)): Similar to the above, services can be provided by any contractor meeting the qualifications and certificates.

• Specification Item No. 0563 (SCBA COMPRESSOR AND FILLING STATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE (1 YR)): The availability of test gases will be verified.

• Specification Item No. 0569 (FIRE AND SMOKE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM (1 YR)): If scaffolding is required for label affixing, a CFR should be submitted, and a change order requested.

• Specification Item No. 0570 (PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE (1 YR)): Capacities of CO2 (15lbs) and PKP (17, 18, 20, 50 lbs) extinguishers are provided.

• Specification Item No. 0452 (Annual ECDIS Service): Pre-survey forms were forwarded to the vessel; an amendment may make this NA.

• Several items require resubmission of documents.

• Clarifications were provided on acceptable vendors, required documentation, and specific item requirements.

• One work item (0506) was canceled, and another (0506) was removed from the work package.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0003) to solicitation N6264926RL004, dated 08 April 2026, is issued to respond to clarifications and provide references. Specific clarification responses are available in a PDF document, and amendment attachments will be provided via DoDSafe.

This amendment modifies the original solicitation.

No explicit changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are detailed in this amendment, but bidders should review the clarification responses and any attachments provided via DoDSafe for potential impacts.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Number 0002) to solicitation N6264926RL004 cancels work item 0506 and provides responses to vendor clarifications.

• Work item 0506 is canceled.

• Clarifications are provided (details are in an attached PDF, not included in this text).

• The amendment does not explicitly state if proposal deadlines or submission requirements have been modified, but bidders should review the attached clarifications for any potential impact on their proposals.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) revises the Period of Performance dates for multiple CLINs/SLINs/ELINs. The new Period of Performance is generally from 26 September 2026 to 10 December 2026, with some exceptions.

• Section F - Deliveries or Performance

• The Period of Performance dates have been adjusted for the following items:

  • CLIN 0001: Changed from 26 Oct 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 to 26 Sep 2026 - 10 Dec 2026.
  • CLIN 0002: Changed from 26 Oct 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 to 26 Sep 2026 - 10 Dec 2026.
  • Option Line Item 0003: Changed from 26 Oct 2026 - 26 Dec 2026 to 26 Sep 2026 - 26 Dec 2026.
  • CLIN 0005: Changed from 26 Oct 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 to 26 Sep 2026 - 10 Dec 2026.
  • CLIN 0006: Changed from 26 Oct 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 to 26 Sep 2026 - 10 Dec 2026.

• The amendment also indicates that a forthcoming amendment will add several additional work items from MSC and SRF, and provides responses to clarifications. A DoDSafe email will be sent with updates to work items. A revised J-3 document with highlighted changes is attached.

Amendment / Modification

• The Period of Performance dates have been revised from 10 October - 10 December 2026 to 26 September - 10 December 2026.

• A revised J-3 attachment has been added to include missing work items and remove duplicate work item 0506 (CLIN 0001).

• Work Item 0801 has been corrected to Work Item 0890.

• Updated work items are attached.

• Period of Performance dates.

• J-3 attachment (revised).

• Work Items 0506 and 0801 (corrected to 0890).

• The Period of Performance has been adjusted.

• Clarification provided on the submission of quotations for SRF Work Items:

  • Category I (009-001 ~ 009-126): Costs for these standard items should be included in overhead and indirect rates. These items establish general requirements and administrative procedures applicable to all work and are invoked for all work items.
  • Category II (009-011 ~ 009-032): Quotations are only required for these items when explicitly invoked in a specific work item. Contractors are not required to submit individual quotes for Category II items unless specifically requested.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USS MIGUEL KEITH (ESB-5). The work involves repair and maintenance as detailed in SSU 27-001.

• Performance of work items as specified in the Work Item Package (Attachment J-1).

• Adherence to Military Sealift Command (MSC) specifications (SSU SN 27-001) and Ship Repair Facility (SRF) specifications (SING 003-27).

• Management, procurement, production, testing, quality assurance, and technical capability to perform repairs and alterations.

• Planning, document preparation, engineering, procurement, prefabrication, and shipyard production work.

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

• Control of unclassified information (SRF-JRMC requirements).

• Prevention of oil and hazardous substance discharge.

• Management of asbestos removal requirements.

• Critical Safety Items as identified in the document.

• Period of Performance: October 26, 2026, to December 10, 2026, with an option for an extension until December 26, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Thailand or Singapore.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price with Time and Material CLINs for growth work.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but CLINs 0005 and 0006 are for Time-and-Materials Growth work with specified NTE values.

• Proposal Due Date: May 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM Singapore Standard Time.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to the POC listed, or via DoD SAFE for large files.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal offers the lowest evaluated price and for which non-price factors are rated Acceptable. Evaluation factors include Price, Technical (Understanding the Work Package, Ability to Perform, Management Control & Quality Assurance), and Past Performance.

• Key Deadlines: Requests for Specification Clarification must be submitted no later than 15 calendar days before the offer due date.

• Award is restricted to firms possessing a current Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement of Boat Repair (ABR).

• Firms must have an updated registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• References for work items will be provided via DoD Safe.

• Offerors must provide a proposal valid for at least 180 calendar days from the proposal due date.

• Liquidated damages for delay are $61,705.58 per calendar day.

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

This document outlines the specifications for work to be accomplished on the USS MIGUEL KEITH (ESB 5).

The document provides an index of numerous work items, categorized under "FY-27 STANDARD ITEMS APPLICABLE TO THIS JOB ORDER" and "FY-27 STANDARD ITEMS WHICH MAY BE INVOKED IN THE WORK ITEMS OF THIS JOB ORDER." These items cover a wide range of maintenance, repair, preservation, and replacement tasks, including but not limited to:

• Environmental compliance and hazardous substance control

• Quality management systems

• Temporary access and fire protection

• Confined space entry and certification

• Asbestos and toxic material control

• Shipboard electrical and electronic systems repair

• Preservation and replacement of decks, walkways, platforms, and handrails

• Preservation and repair of various ship components such as ladders, doors, and equipment

• Maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning units

• Nonskid surface application and repair

• Temporary services and project team office facilities

• Period of Performance: October 26, 2025 - December 10, 2025

• Location: To Be Determined (TBD)

• The document references "SUBSAFE" and "Non-SUBSAFE" work, indicating specific safety and operational requirements for certain tasks.

• Several items have change dates indicating modifications or additions (e.g., CH-1, CH-2).

• The document includes a note that "ITEMS THAT ARE STRUCK OUT IN THIS INDEX DO NOT APPLY TO THIS CONTRACT."

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Work Item Index Report" that lists various tasks and services categorized by section (e.g., General Services and Requirements, Hull and Structural, Electrical, Auxiliary Machinery, etc.). Each item is assigned a unique number and a title describing the specific work or inspection. A "Category" column (NSP, A, or B) is also provided for each item.

This report serves as an index or catalog of potential work items. Bidders can use this document to understand the types of services, inspections, and maintenance tasks that may be required for a particular opportunity. It helps in identifying the scope of work and the specific areas of expertise that might be needed to respond to a solicitation or understand a contract's potential requirements.