USS MIGUEL KEITH (ESB-5) MILCREW VRA KR
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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, NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka, is soliciting proposals for the Voyage Repair Availability (VRA) of the USS MIGUEL KEITH (ESB-5) MILCREW in Busan, South Korea. This opportunity requires contractors to provide all labor, material, tools, and equipment for a range of ship repair and preservation tasks. Eligibility is restricted to firms holding an active U.S. Navy Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) and authorized to operate in South Korea. Proposals are due by February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will execute specific repair and preservation items detailed in Attachment J-1, the Composite Work Package. Key tasks include:
- Replacing stuffing tubes, drain valves, deck piping, metal joiner doors, and fiddle boards.
- Accomplishing powder coating for watertight doors and preservation for various bulkheads, doors, and lockers.
- Repairing and preserving watertight doors and the helicopter hangar door.
- Inspecting and weight testing equipment, and providing temporary services. Work must adhere to NAVSEA Standard Items (NSIs) and SRF-JRMC Local Standard Items (LSIs). Contractors are responsible for managing Government Furnished Material (GFM), submitting an Integrated Production Schedule, and participating in key planning meetings.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price Job Order.
- Award Mechanism: Under an existing MSRA or ABR.
- Period of Performance: March 23, 2026 - April 05, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Busan, South Korea.
- Eligibility: Active U.S. Navy MSRA/ABR required. Restricted to sources authorized to operate and do business in South Korea.
- Product Service Code: J999 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: February 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time (KST).
- Submission Method: Electronically via email.
- Required Attachments: Proposals must include an itemized price breakdown using Attachment J-2.
- Access to J-1 (Work Specification Package): Request via email by January 30, 2026, 10 AM KST, for 14 days of access.
- Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) with acceptable past performance. Price reasonableness, technical acceptability (based on proposed labor hours and material costs), and past performance will be assessed.
- Payment: Electronic submission of payment requests via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Special Requirements & Notes
Bidders must ensure personnel possess specific certifications for AC&R, welding (WPS, WPQR, welder qualifications), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures and inspectors, stud welding, and coating inspection (NBPI, NACE CIP 1, SSPC PCI 2), as detailed in "J-1 MGK required Certs.xlsx". Adherence to FY26 Local Standard Items (LSIs) and Navy Safety and Occupational Health Manuals is mandatory. Foreign entities may need to complete IRS Form W-14 (Attachment J-6) for tax exemptions.