USNS RICHARD E BYRD Voyage Repair Availability KR

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring comprehensive voyage repair availability services for the USNS RICHARD E. BYRD (T-AKE 4), including all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment to complete specified maintenance and repair work. The scope encompasses multiple categories including general services, hull and structural repairs, propulsion machinery work, auxiliary machinery repairs, habitability outfitting, and underway replenishment equipment maintenance, with specific tasks such as crane safety cage replacement, exterior deck preservation, bridge window replacement, and various mechanical system repairs. Contractors must possess a Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels (MARAV) and be authorized to operate in South Korea to be eligible for award. The government will evaluate proposals using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, considering price, technical acceptability, and past performance from up to three recently completed contracts. Proposals are due September 10, 2025, with the submission deadline specifically set for September 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time, and offerors must provide detailed price breakdowns using the specified attachment forms.

This opportunity is designated as a Local Area Set-Aside with no incumbent contractor identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the repair work across multiple ship systems suggests a substantial procurement value, and all pricing must be submitted in US dollars with fully-burdened rates including applicable fees and profit. The performance period is scheduled from September 25 to October 15, 2025, providing a three-week window for completion of all repair activities. Work will be performed in Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, where the vessel will be made available for the voyage repair availability. The contract will be administered by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, Sasebo Division, Site Chinhae, ensuring local oversight and management throughout the performance period. Questions and answers provided in the solicitation clarify specific work items including scaffolding requirements, griddle dimensions, and various technical specifications for repairs.