USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51) Solicitation

This solicitation seeks maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51) to be performed during its fiscal year 2021 mid-term availability period. The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is procuring these services and will evaluate proposals based on price, past performance, and technical approach. Proposals are due by December 2, 2020 and the period of performance is 60 days from actual start date. The solicitation was amended three times to extend deadlines, revise work items, and answer contractor questions.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 336611 and PSC code is J998 for ship repair and alteration services. The estimated value is between $5-10 million to be awarded as a fixed-price contract. Work is to be performed at the contractor's shipyard and potential incumbent contractors were not identified. Interport differentials ranging from $91,008 to over $1 million are specified for work at various west coast, Gulf coast, and Hawaiian ports.