Regular Overhaul (ROH) for USNS RICHARD E BRYD (T-AKE 4) in the Indo-Pacific Region

The contract N6264926RL002, issued by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka Site Singapore, solicits competitive proposals for the regular overhaul (ROH) of the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) without dry-docking. The period of performance spans from March 30 to May 28, 2026, with potential options extending to June 12, 2026. The work must be completed at a contractor’s facility located within the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility, explicitly excluding India as a place of performance. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price single award and is governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS). Offerors are required to be registered in SAM.gov and submit proposals electronically by January 2, 2026. Section J attachments containing detailed specifications and work item packages must be requested through the designated contracting officer point of contact (POC) using DoD Safe, accompanied by the offeror’s UEI number. The scope involves comprehensive maintenance, repair, and system overhaul tasks consistent with Military Sealift Command standards and Navy maintenance protocols, covering hull, habitability, propulsion, safety systems, and specialized inspections such as underwater hull checks in lieu of dry-docking. The work items include, but are not limited to, pump replacements, antenna maintenance, lifeboat certifications, and periodic inspections aligned with scheduled maintenance intervals (e.g., 1-year thermographic surveys, 2.5-year propulsion motor servicing, and 10-year emergency generator testing). Inspection and acceptance activities take place at the contractor’s facility with contractor-led inspections subject to government oversight. The solicitation also outlines the inclusion of contractor-furnished materials, calibration, preservation duties, and certifications. While specific pricing information and evaluation factors are not provided within the available documentation, the solicitation incorporates clauses on tax representation for foreign procurements and mandates compliance with relevant federal and naval regulations. Contract administration, including payment instructions, is linked to the contracting office at NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka, with Samantha Cheong identified as the contracting officer. No explicit special contract requirements or security clearances were noted in the provided materials.