AS 40 CIVMOD

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) plans to assume operation of the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40), a submarine tender, in February 2010. Following this, the vessel will undergo an extensive modification period starting in March 2010 to prepare the ship for MSC operations. This work, referred to as the AS 40 CIVMOD, will be performed in Guam, where the ship is homeported, ensuring the modifications can be completed locally. Due to the significant scope of the modification work, the contract will be awarded on a sole-source basis to Guam Shipyard under a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition. The J&A, issued on August 13, 2009, emphasizes the strategic importance of maintaining a private ship repair facility in Guam as a vital mobilization base for operations in the Western Pacific Area of Responsibility. The solicitation for this contract, identified as N00033-09-R-7504, was announced in late August 2009 with an expected release of the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) in late September. The contract falls under the NAICS code 336611, which covers shipbuilding and repair. The MSC's office responsible for this procurement is located in Norfolk, Virginia, while the performance of work will occur in Santa Rita, Guam. The contracting officer managing this acquisition is Elyssa J. Parana, supported by contract specialist Stephen T. Hughes. This single-source procurement strategy underscores the Department of Defense’s commitment to sustaining critical infrastructure in the strategically crucial Western Pacific region.