Description
The United States Navy is soliciting bids for the voyage repair availability of the USNS SACAGAWEA (T-AKE 2) while in port of Chinhae, S. Korea. The work specification is outlined in MSCOK 26-002 and includes various repairs and maintenance tasks, such as mooring winch repairs, inspection and certification of machinery space cranes and hoists, and shipboard joiner doors replacement and repairs. The proposal due date is 20 Jan 2026.
• The work specification includes repairs to the mooring winch, which has a damaged planetary gear and can only be used in low tension.
• The OEM has confirmed that the required spare parts will take at least 22 weeks lead time.
• A local service provider is acceptable for these repairs if they are approved by the OEM.
• The Navy is providing answers to previous requests for clarification, including technical drawings and specifications for the shipboard joiner doors replacement and repairs.