USS MIGUEL KEITH (ESB-5) MSC CIVMAR VRA KR
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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) services for the USS MIGUEL KEITH (ESB-5) MSC CIVMAR in Busan, South Korea. This solicitation requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment for comprehensive ship maintenance and repair. Proposals are due by March 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time (KST).
Scope of Work
The VRA encompasses a broad range of maintenance and repair tasks detailed in Work Specification MSCOK 26-006 (Attachment J-1). Key areas include:
- General Services and Requirements: Technical specifications, testing, quality assurance, high voltage electrical 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: X-Band Sperry Tech Support and Harris Radio Signal Expansion.
- Auxiliary Machinery: Ballast system piping gauging and repairs, OWS System Groom, General Service Air Compressor Service, and Reverse Osmosis Unit Service and Repair.
- Habitability Outfitting and Furnishings: Installation of a forward decontamination unit. Specific work items added or revised through amendments include WI 0598 Reverse Osmosis Unit Service and Repair, WI 0510 OWS System Groom (replacing a previous oil content meter calibration), and WI 0401 X-Band Sperry Tech Support.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for both CLIN 0001 (base work) and CLIN 0002 (growth work). CLIN 0002 is pre-funded up to 20% of CLIN 0001.
- Period of Performance: March 23, 2026 - April 5, 2026.
- Place of Performance: PIER 8, Busan, South Korea.
- Eligibility: This solicitation is exclusively for sources duly authorized to operate and do business in S. Korea, as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042.
- Set-Aside: None specified. A Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns is noted.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit proposals in the format of SF 33, including an itemized price breakdown using the latest Attachment J-2. Past Performance Information (PPI) for up to three recent contracts is required. All offers must be in US Dollars, reflecting final, fully burdened rates. Foreign entities may need to complete IRS Form W-14 (Attachment J-4). Contractors will need to coordinate for shipboard access, security, and Common Access Card (CAC) requirements.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include price, technical acceptability (sufficiency of proposed labor hours and material costs), and past performance (timeliness, quality, cost control, and customer satisfaction within the last three years).
Key Dates
- Solicitation Published: February 10, 2026 (initial), with amendments through March 7, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: March 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM KST.