Usns washington chambers SS switchboard trip investigation support

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting for troubleshooting and repair services for MICOM and Trip Relays aboard the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS (T-AKE 6), which is currently experiencing unexplained electrical switchboard trips that have rendered the vessel non-operational. The procurement requires marine electrical specialists with high voltage qualifications and OEM service repair certification to diagnose and resolve the critical equipment malfunction, with an estimated three days of onsite support needed at Naval Base Guam's Kilo Wharf. Key contract requirements include 40 hours of remote troubleshooting, onsite technical assistance during December 5-15, 2025, crew training on propulsion and power systems, and delivery of a detailed end-of-visit report within 10 days of completion documenting all repair actions and software audits. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter based on technical capability and price evaluation criteria. The deadline for quote submission is December 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with quotes to be submitted via email to Kevin M. Kay and Gere A. Bamba.

This solicitation (N4044626Q5001) is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a small business size standard of $19.5 million, and Point Eight Power has been identified as the primary contractor with demonstrated proprietary rights to T-AKE platform power distribution drawings and exclusive technical expertise. The work will be performed at Naval Base Guam, Kilo Wharf, during December 1-5, 2025 (for onsite work occurring December 5-15), with the contract structured as a firm-fixed price purchase order for one unit. The requirement carries critical mission impact due to the vessel's current non-operational status and the one-day minimum production lead time, reflecting the urgent nature of restoring the ship to full operational capability. Contractors must comply with strict high voltage area safety protocols, including verification of electrical cable de-energization, as the vessel's electrical cable color coding is inconsistent and potentially hazardous. The performance location is specifically identified as Naval Base Guam, located at 4 Chapel Rd, Bldg 4, Yona, Guam 96915.