USNS Voyage Repair Availability

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is canceling its solicitation for USNS Voyage Repair Availability in Taranto, Italy, effective July 13, 2026; the work will be resolicited at a later date to include an additional location and different point of performance.

The original solicitation N6817126QN054, posted June 29 and initially due July 13 (extended to July 16 by Amendment 002), sought firm fixed price quotes for Category A ship repair work on USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) in Taranto, Italy, with performance scheduled September 15–27, 2026. Work items included gas-free certificates, lifeboat davit lights deck penetration repairs, anchor windlass deck penetration repairs, exterior ladder repairs, and RHIB davit solenoid replacement. NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing); PSC J998 (Non-Nuclear Ship Repair East). No set-aside applied.

Technical requirements included Marine Chemist certifications (NFPA-certified for daily confined space entry and hot work in up to three tanks/voids and three machinery spaces); current ABS/IACS welder certifications with continuity logs; fall protection training certifications meeting ANSI/ASSE N359.2; detailed Quality Control Plans; qualified inspector lists with certifications in coatings inspection and NDT/NDI; and comprehensive test and inspection schedules. Contractors were required to comply with General Technical Requirements, ABS standards, USCG regulations, NFPA 70E electrical safety standards (29 CFR 1910.335), and maritime safety standards specific to the T-AKE class vessel.

Award was to be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quoter based on technical capability (acceptable/unacceptable rating) and price. Prices were to be submitted in US Dollars itemized by personnel, labor days, labor hours, labor rates, material costs, subcontractor costs, and other direct costs. Contracting Office: NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Naples Office.

Offerors who submitted offers under the original solicitation must acknowledge receipt of the cancellation amendment prior to the original deadline or resubmit acknowledgment with any modified offers by that deadline to preserve consideration if the resolicitation reopens the prior timeline.