USS MIGUEL KEITH (ESB-5) MSC CIVMAR 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, through NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA, is soliciting proposals for Voyage Repair Availability (VRA) services for the USS MIGUEL KEITH (ESB-5) MSC CIVMAR in Busan, South Korea. This opportunity, identified as a Solicitation, requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment for comprehensive ship repairs. Proposals are due by March 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time (KST).
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks as detailed in Work Specification MSCOK 26-006 (Attachment J-1). This includes, but is not limited to:
- General Services and Requirements: Scope, technical requirements, testing, quality assurance, high voltage safety, project management, shipboard access, and gas-free certificates.
- Hull and Structural: RAS station preservation, service trunk bilge cleaning, and cable penetration inspection.
- Electrical: Replacement of a bridge clock.
- Communication and Navigation: Finishing a Harris radio signal expansion.
- Auxiliary Machinery: Ballast system piping gauging and repairs, oil content meter calibration, general service air compressor service, and Reverse Osmosis Unit Service and Repair (Work Item 0598), which was added via Amendment 0001.
- Habitability Outfitting and Furnishings: Installation of a forward decontamination area.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for both CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 (Growth Work).
- Period of Performance: March 23, 2026 - April 5, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Busan, S. Korea (PIER 8).
- Set-Aside: None specified in the metadata; however, the solicitation includes a Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.
- Proposal Due: March 12, 2026, 10:00 AM KST.
- Published: February 13, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include price, technical acceptability (assessing sufficiency of proposed labor hours and material costs), and past performance. Past performance will be reviewed for timeliness, quality, cost control, and customer satisfaction within the last three years.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit a proposal in the format of SF 33, including an itemized price breakdown using Attachment J-2. Past Performance Information (PPI) for up to three recent contracts is required (Attachment J-3). Foreign entities must complete IRS Form W-14 (Attachment J-4) to claim tax exemptions. All offers must be in US Dollars and reflect fully burdened rates. Contractor access to federal facilities requires a Common Access Card (CAC).
Additional Notes
This solicitation is exclusively for sources duly authorized to operate and conduct business in S. Korea, as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042. Amendment 0001, issued on February 13, 2026, specifically added Work Item 0598 for Reverse Osmosis Unit Service and Repair, revising Attachments J-1 and J-2 accordingly. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.