Description
The U.S. Navy seeks a firm‑fixed‑price contractor to perform the Mid‑Term Availability (MTA) on the auxiliary vessel USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T‑AKE 8) for FY 27. The effort includes comprehensive ship‑repair, maintenance, and alteration work at the contractor’s shipyard, covering over‑and‑above (O&A) items, quality‑assurance, environmental compliance, and warranty obligations. The contract will be awarded as a sealed bid (IFB) and must be submitted by 0900 EDT on 16 Oct 2026. The period of performance runs from 25 Jan 2027 to 15 Mar 2027. Work items encompass berthing & mooring, general services, IT, tank cleaning, governor overhaul, pump and fan motor repairs, gauge calibration, fire‑system inspections, and related documentation. The contractor must be SAM‑registered, possess required certifications (welding, coating, NDT, CMMC), and be capable of delivering all labor, material, and technical deliverables within the tight schedule.
• Scope: Full ship‑repair MTA covering ~70 work items (structural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, fire‑suppression, IT, and preservation).
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, sealed‑bid, single‑award with O&A funding up to 27 % of baseline.
• Requirements: Fully‑burdened ship‑repair labor rates, material‑handling rates, compliance with FAR/DFARS clauses, 90‑day warranty, and mandatory reporting (weekly O&A reports, final settlement within 5 days).
• Location: Contractor’s shipyard (outside the U.S., within the 7th Fleet AOR, excluding India).