USS SHIP FY27 MID-TERM AVAILABILITY

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 04 to a Pre-Solicitation Notice. It provides responses to two questions from potential offerors regarding technical specifications for the repair of the USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20).

• DC Load Bank Suitability: The proposed load bank is insufficient. The required full load current is 794 amps, while the offeror's proposed load bank has a maximum rating of 500 amps.
• Steam Provider Information: Clarifications were provided regarding the period of steam production (during the ship's pier-side availability), minimum/maximum ambient temperatures (dependent on shipyard location), expected steam flow (dependent on ambient temperatures), pressure (145 psi), temperature (364 deg Fahrenheit @ 145 psi), customer tie-in dimensions (2-inch flange, 4 bolt holes, 3rd deck, Frame 76), steam network design (House Heating), safety valve setting (168 psig), distance to mobile boiler (dependent on placement), accessories (offeror to determine, likely chimney extender), return condensate percentage (zero, pumped overboard), return condensate temperature (150-180 deg Fahrenheit), return condensate pressure (Atmosphere), and fuel type (undetermined by the shipyard).

This amendment primarily addresses clarifications related to technical requirements for the upcoming solicitation (RFP N6817126RN006).

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated in this amendment, as it is a pre-solicitation notice. However, the clarifications provided are crucial for offerors to accurately prepare their technical proposals for the forthcoming RFP.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a list of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Authorized Service Provider (ASP) requirements, likely intended as an attachment or reference for a larger solicitation or contract. It details specific work items and the associated OEM or ASP.

• Work Item #: Unique identifiers for each requirement.
• Requirement: Categorizes the item as either 'OEM' (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or 'ASP' (Authorized Service Provider).
• Description: Specifies the particular OEM or ASP associated with the work item.

Examples include:

• Work Item 451: OEM - Sperry Marine
• Work Item 572: ASP - Kidde Authorized Service Provider
• Work Item 653B: ASP - Allied Authorized Service Provider
• Work Item 801: OEM - Johnson Controls Navy Systems

This list is crucial for bidders to understand the specific manufacturers and service providers whose equipment or services are relevant to the opportunity. It may inform requirements for parts, maintenance, or partnerships needed to fulfill contract obligations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet (J-1 Pricing Breakdown Worksheet) containing detailed pricing breakdown worksheets for the opportunity. It includes instructions for bidders on how to complete the pricing information, emphasizing that edits should only be made in specified colored cells (RED for labor rates, GREEN for other entries). It also outlines the structure for CLIN 0001 (Base Award), CLIN 0002 (Optional Work Items), and CLIN 0003 (Anticipated Growth Requirements).

• Work Item Breakdown: Details various work items (e.g., General Services, IT Services, Hazardous Waste Disposal, Steel Renewal, Firefighting Systems) with associated quantities, units, and pricing fields.
• Labor Rate Input: Requires bidders to enter a "Fully Burden Labor Rate" in a specific RED cell, which auto-populates other fields.
• Material and Subcontractor Costs: Includes sections for detailing subcontractor and material costs, with specific instructions for values over $50,000 or for mandatory sources.
• Anticipated Growth Requirements (AGR): Outlines estimated labor and material/subcontractor costs for AGR, totaling $1,000,000.
• Total Evaluated Price: The sum of CLIN 0001, 0002, and 0003, with a preliminary total of $1,050,500.0.
• Subcontractor and Material Lists: Separate sheets provide templates for listing subcontractors and materials, including instructions on required information and value thresholds.

This worksheet is critical for bidders to accurately price their proposals. It dictates how labor, material, and subcontractor costs should be calculated and presented. Bidders must carefully follow the instructions regarding cell colors and data entry to ensure their pricing is compliant and correctly submitted. The document also provides a detailed breakdown of the scope of work through the listed work items, aiding in understanding the overall effort required.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Amendment 03) to the Pre-Solicitation Notice provides updates and answers to bidder questions regarding the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) for the USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20).

Key changes and clarifications include:

• Additional Draft Work Items: Six (6) draft work items are now provided as an attachment.

• Geographic Restriction Clarification: The Atlantic Coast of Germany has been explicitly included in the geographic restriction for the prospective awardee's facility.

• Location of Work: The location for the repair work will be at the shipyard proposed by the awardee, not specified by the Government.

• Dry Dock Requirement: A dry dock is not required for the work; a berth alongside a pier is sufficient. However, bidders may choose to use a dry dock if they wish.

• Geographic restrictions for facility location.

• Clarification on the location where the work will be performed.

• Confirmation regarding the necessity of a dry dock.

• The amendment provides clarifications that may impact how bidders prepare their proposals regarding facility location and work execution. No changes to proposal deadlines are mentioned in this amendment.

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

This document outlines the requirements for replacing control valves and seats in the throttle valve body of the SSTG "Alpha" on the USS Mt Whitney.

• Replace control valves and seats in the throttle valve body of the SSTG "Alpha".

• The work involves disassembly, inspection, machining, installation of new parts, and reassembly.

• Specific components include SSTG throttle valve seats (3 total) and SSTG throttle control valves (3 total).

• Government Furnished Material (GFM) for valve seats and control valves will be provided.

• All work must be completed per OEM specifications.

• Work to be witnessed by ABS (American Bureau of Shipping).

• Contractor must comply with applicable General Technical Requirements (GTRs).

• Final operational testing and reporting are required.

• Location: Fire Room (8-76-0-E), 1A SSTG.

• The document references a contract date of 2026-04-28, suggesting the period of performance is around this time.

• Contractor must coordinate with ship's force for lockout/tagout procedures.

• Proper disposal of any liquid is required.

• Initial inspection includes vibration analysis and operational verification.

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is required on new components and after welding.

• OEM certified representative for Woodward Governor, Inc. is required for governor settings verification during startup.

• Operational tests (Dock Trial and Sea Trials) are required.

• Reports detailing inspections, "As Found" conditions, and "As Released" conditions are required.

• Painting and lagging restoration are required.

• Manufacturer's representatives from OEM authorized field service representatives are required for work and testing.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 02 to a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the USS MOUNT WHITNEY MID-TERM AVAILABILITY (MTA).

• Description: Work items for alterations, repairs, and critical maintenance are detailed, categorized by series (e.g., General Services, Hull and Structural, Propulsion Machinery, Electrical, Communication and Navigation, Auxiliary Machinery, Habitability, Sponsor Related, HVAC, Hull Inspection).

• Draft Work Items and Updated Work Items Index Report: Provided as an attachment to this Amendment.

• Period of Performance: 12 January 2027 through 13 March 2027.

• Location of Repairs: Pier-side facility (commercial or private) within the Mediterranean basin and the European Atlantic Ocean coastline (including UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal).

• Facility Location Requirements: Contractor facility must be in a country with an International Agreement with the US for primary jurisdiction procedures for US Military personnel, or contingent on an exception to policy.

• Ship Check: Scheduled for May 13-14, 2026, at BASE NATO/POL PIER, USS MOUNT WHITNEY LCC-20, Gaeta, Italy. Requests to attend are due by May 11, 2026. Participation is optional but recommended. Costs are not reimbursed.

• Response Requirements: Interested parties should submit a response indicating interest by June 12, 2026, via email. The response should include Company Name, address, phone number; Primary Point of Contact details; and a summary description of ability to meet objectives (max 1 page).

• The RFP is anticipated to be released in late June/early July 2026.

• The deadline to respond with interest is June 12, 2026.

• The deadline to request attendance for the ship check is May 11, 2026.

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

This document outlines the requirements for the contractor to provide a weight report detailing all weight and moment changes to the ship resulting from all work accomplished during this availability.

• The contractor shall provide a detailed weight report.

• This report shall list all weight additions, removals, and relocations to the ship, including associated centers of gravity.

• Changes in buoyancy must also be reported.

• Small weights (less than 0.1 long tons or 224 lbs) may be combined and estimated.

• Weights shall be documented by manufacturer, estimation, actual weighing, or calculation.

• Items are to be accounted for at the component level.

• For systems containing liquids, the weight of the liquid shall be reported separately from the dry weight of the system.

• The weight format shall be tabular and include: Item, number and description; Weight (long tons); Vertical lever (VCG), feet above baseline; Vertical moment, foot-tons; Longitudinal lever (LCG), feet aft or forward of the forward perpendicular; Longitudinal moment, foot-tons; Transverse lever (TCG), feet off centerline port/starboard; Transverse moment, foot-tons port/starboard; Resultant weight, long tons; Resultant VCG, feet above baseline; Resultant LCG, feet aft of forward perpendicular; Resultant TCG, feet off centerline port/starboard.

• Weight (tons) and distance (ft.) shall be rounded to two decimal places. Moments shall be rounded to the whole foot-ton.

• Dimensions aft of the forward perpendicular, above baseline and to port shall always be considered positive.

• A preliminary report is required five days prior to docking if any weights have already been removed or added.

• Two copies of the preliminary weight report shall be forwarded for review five days prior to re-floating the ship from the dry-dock.

• A revised copy of the weight report one week before the end of the shipyard period.

• Two copies of the final weight report two weeks after the shipyard period.

• The final report shall incorporate any comments provided about the preliminary report.

• All reports shall be submitted to the MSCREP.

• The work is to be performed throughout the contract period of performance.

• The report must be prepared and signed by a degreed engineer or licensed professional engineer with annotation of the individual's qualifying credential(s).

• An electronic copy on CD shall be mailed to the MSC Technical Library.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Work Item Index Report" for the USNS T WHITNEY (LCC 20), generated by MSC Corrective Maintenance Engineering. It lists various "Work Items" categorized by sections such as General Services and Requirements, Hull and Structural, Propulsion Machinery, Electrical, Communication and Navigation, Auxiliary Machinery, Habitability Outfitting and Furnishings, Sponsor Related, HVAC, and Drydocking. Each work item is assigned a number, a title describing the task (e.g., "PRESERVATION," "REPLACEMENT," "INSPECTION," "SERVICE"), and a category (NSP, A, B).

This report serves as a comprehensive index of potential maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks for the USNS T WHITNEY. Bidders interested in opportunities related to the maintenance and repair of this vessel can use this index to understand the scope of work, the types of services required, and the specific areas of the ship that may need attention. The detailed listing of work items across various systems and sections provides insight into the vessel's maintenance needs and can help vendors identify relevant opportunities and prepare targeted proposals.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 01 to a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20) Mid-Term Availability (MTA).

• The notice provides updated information regarding the planned ship check and response requirements.

• It clarifies that the MTA includes work items across various series, such as General Services, Hull and Structural, Propulsion Machinery, Electrical, Communication and Navigation, Auxiliary Machinery, Habitability, Sponsor Related, HVAC, and Propeller/Hull Inspection.

• Draft work items will be provided soon as an update.

• The period of performance is confirmed as January 12, 2027, through March 13, 2027.

• Repair work is to be accomplished at a pier-side facility.

• The prospective awardee's facility must be located within the Mediterranean basin or the European Atlantic Ocean coastline (including UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal).

• A ship check is scheduled for May 13-14, 2026, with requests to attend due by May 8, 2026. Information required for base access is detailed.

• Participation in the ship check is optional but recommended; costs will not be reimbursed.

• Interested parties are requested to submit a response indicating their interest by June 12, 2026, including company name, address, phone number, primary point of contact, and a brief summary of capabilities (max one page).

• The deadline for indicating interest in the solicitation has been updated to June 12, 2026.

• The notice reiterates that this is for market research and not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for Mid-Term Availability (MTA) repairs of the USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20). The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLCSI) Detachment Naples intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for these services. This notice is for informational purposes and market research; it is not a solicitation, and proposals will not be accepted at this time.

The MTA includes alterations, repairs, and critical maintenance across various series, including:

• General Services and Requirements

• Hull and Structural

• Propulsion Machinery

• Electrical

• Communication and Navigation

• Auxiliary Machinery

• Habitability Outfitting and Furnishings

• Sponsor Related

• Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

• Propeller Clean and Polish / Hull Inspection Draft work items will be provided in an update. All repair works must be accomplished at a pier-side facility.

• Period of Performance: January 12, 2027, through March 13, 2027.

• Location Restriction: The contractor's facility must be located in the Mediterranean basin or the European Atlantic Ocean coastline (including the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal). The facility must be in a country with an International Agreement with the U.S. or approved via an exception to policy.

• RFP Release: Estimated by the end of June/beginning of July 2026.

• RFP Advertisement: Will be posted on SAM.gov (RFP N6817126RN006).

• Notice of Interest Due Date: June 12, 2026. Interested parties must submit a response via email to the points of contact listed below.

• Response Requirements: Company Name, address, phone number; Primary Point of Contact (name, phone, email); and a one-page summary demonstrating ability to meet objectives.

Not specified in this notice.

• Ship Check: Optional, but recommended. Dates: May 13-14, 2026, in Gaeta, Italy. Maximum four attendees per company. Requests to attend due by May 8, 2026, 13:00 CET.
• Points of Contact: Mrs. Annamaria Guarino (Primary), Mrs. Nicole Barnhart, Mrs. Maria Di Lieto, Mr. Elias Stamatiades. Email addresses provided in the full text.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Work Item Index Report for MSC Corrective Maintenance on the USS MT WHITNEY (LCC 20). It lists various work items categorized by sections such as General Services and Requirements, Hull and Structural, Propulsion Machinery, Electrical, Communication and Navigation, Auxiliary Machinery, Habitability Outfitting and Furnishings, Sponsor Related, HVAC, and Drydocking.

This report details specific tasks and inspections required for the maintenance and repair of the USS MT WHITNEY. Bidders can use this index to understand the scope of potential work, identify specific areas of the vessel that require attention (e.g., hull preservation, machinery overhauls, electrical systems, habitability), and assess their capability to perform these corrective maintenance tasks. The categorization helps in understanding the different technical disciplines involved in the overall maintenance effort.