Regular Overhaul

The Military Sealift Fleet Support Command plans to award a sole source contract to Guam Industrial Services Inc. (DBA Guam Shipyard) for the Regular Overhaul of the USNS RICHARD E. BYRD (T-AKE 4). The contract covers a period from August 17, 2010, to September 27, 2010, and includes a range of maintenance and upgrade tasks on the vessel. Key work includes cleaning and inspecting the main switchboard and high-voltage load center, modifying saltwater piping for the fresh water cooler, relocating the MSD pump, removing sprinkler check valve internals, installing a fire charging pump, and implementing a calcium carbonate dosing system. Additional tasks involve stern tube flushing modifications, support for cargo hold 3 remediation, structural modifications and polymeric deck covering installation, underwater hull cleaning with propeller polishing and inspection, anchor and chain preservation, renewal of flight deck and hangar bay non-skid surfaces, and installation of a 400 Hz load monitor. The solicitation number for this project is N40446-10-R-0002, with the estimated issue date for the solicitation on March 25, 2010. The contract will be executed at the MSRA shipyard in Guam. All requests for information must be submitted in writing via fax, email, or regular mail. The contracting officers listed as points of contact for this requirement are Theodore R. Williams and Lawrence Baron from the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command, located within the Department of Defense. The contract falls under the NAICS code 336611, relating to shipbuilding and repair.