Usns wally schirra (T-AKE 8) VRA KR

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command seeks a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete a Voyage Repair Availability (VRA) for the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) naval vessel in accordance with work specification MSCOK 26-008. The scope of work encompasses hull and structural repairs, communication and navigation system repairs, auxiliary machinery work, and habitability outfitting, including a newly added requirement for 18-month recertification of 25 pieces of material handling equipment (forklifts and sideloaders). Contractors must be duly authorized to operate and conduct business in South Korea per DFARS 252.225-7042, with employees requiring facility or IT system access subject to extensive security and background check requirements. Award will be made to the responsible offeror offering the lowest evaluated price with technically acceptable proposals and acceptable past performance. Proposals are due on March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time, with Amendment 0002 issued on March 4, 2026, incorporating the fork truck recertification work item and Amendment 0001 issued on March 3, 2026, clarifying work specifications and government-furnished materials.

This solicitation contains no set-aside designations and is open to any qualified sources authorized to do business in South Korea. The contract is a firm-fixed-price negotiated procurement with two contract line items: CLIN 0001 for basic work and CLIN 0002 for growth work not to exceed 20 percent of CLIN 0001's total cost, with advance written contracting officer approval required before incurring growth work costs. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. Work is scheduled to be performed at the ROKPOG AMMO Pier in Chinhae, South Korea, during April 1-14, 2026, with detailed work items spanning hull repairs, pilothouse window removal and installation, air conditioning troubleshooting and repair, interior drain piping renewal, shaft alley bilge preservation, and the comprehensive inspection and certification of 25 pieces of material handling equipment requiring compliance with 29 CFR 1910.178 and NAVSUP publication standards.