USS miguel keith (ESB-5) milcrew VRA KR

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive voyage repair availability services for USS MIGUEL KEITH (ESB-5) MILCREW, including all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to execute 17 distinct work items covering structural repairs, preservation, equipment maintenance, and certification testing. Key contract requirements include compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items, specific welding qualifications, non-destructive testing procedures, surface preparation standards, coating applications, and operational testing with documented verification sheets submitted within three days of completion. Contractors must possess mandatory certifications including AC&R certification, NAVSEA forklift certification, weight testing facility qualifications, welder qualifications with valid eye exams, NDT Inspector certifications (Level I, II, or III), and coating inspector credentials (NBPI, NACE CIP 1, or SSPC PCI 2). Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest evaluated price demonstrating technical acceptability and acceptable past performance. The proposal deadline is February 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM Korea Standard Time, with two amendments providing specification clarifications issued on February 13, 2026 and February 23, 2026, respectively.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designations and is restricted to sources duly authorized to operate and conduct business in South Korea as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price award with a single line item, though no specific award value has been disclosed in the solicitation documents. Performance will occur from March 23 through April 5, 2026, aboard the vessel while in Busan, South Korea, representing a compressed 14-day operational window. Contractors without an active Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels (MARAV), including Master Ship Repair Agreements (MSRA) or Agreements for Boat Repair (ABR), must allow adequate time for Navy assessment and execution. Past performance data may be submitted on up to three recent contracts, and payment will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) using the Invoice 2in1 document type.