USNS CHALRES DREW (T-AKE 10) VRA KR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, is soliciting proposals for a Voyage Repair Availability (VRA) for the USNS CHARLES DREW (T-AKE 10) in Jinhae, South Korea. This effort requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, material, and equipment for comprehensive corrective maintenance and annual liferaft recertification. Proposals are due by June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The VRA encompasses a wide range of maintenance tasks as detailed in Work Specification MSCOK 26-011 (Attachment J-1). Key areas include:
- General Services: Utilities, testing, quality assurance, gas free certificates.
- Hull & Structural: Handrail replacement, topside painting.
- Electrical: Refurbishment of high-temp chill water pump motors and fan motors.
- Communication & Navigation: ECDIS and S-Band repair.
- Auxiliary Machinery: Cargo crane repair, sprinkler gauge calibration, seawater pump overhaul, eductor reach rod repair, piping, and lagging renewal.
- Habitability: Stateroom head renewal.
- HVAC: Vent and louver replacement, AC coil repairs. Additionally, the solicitation specifically requires annual liferaft recertification services.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for CLIN 0001. A Growth CLIN (0002) is included for anticipated growth work, not to exceed 20% of CLIN 0001, requiring advance written approval.
- Period of Performance: July 6, 2026 - July 19, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Jinhae, South Korea.
- Eligibility: This solicitation is restricted to sources duly authorized to operate and do business in S. Korea as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042. No specific set-aside is designated.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due: June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time.
- Submission Requirements: Offerors must submit an itemized price breakdown using the provided template, Attachment J-2. Foreign contracting parties may also need to complete IRS Form W-14 (Attachment J-4) to claim tax exemptions.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical acceptability will be determined by evaluating proposed labor hours and material costs. Past performance will be assessed based on information from the past three years from U.S. Government, R.O.K. Government, and private sector agencies.
Additional Notes
Specific work items and references will be provided via DoD Safe. Requests for clarifications should be directed to Mr. HyonTong Yang. Security requirements include obtaining a Common Access Card (CAC) and potentially undergoing background investigations for facility and IT system access.