U.S. NAVY VESSEL VOYAGE REPAIR AVAILABILITY (VRA)

The U.S. Navy, through the Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Naples, is soliciting a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for a Vessel Voyage Repair Availability (VRA) for the USS Mt Whitney (LCC 20). The work will be performed in Gaeta, Italy, with a period of performance from December 1, 2026, through December 15, 2026. The scope of work includes 10 Category A work items and 3 Not Separately Priced (NSP) items, featuring tasks such as barometer calibration, steel repairs, fire room drain piping repairs, LPAC hose hydrostatic testing, and insulation repairs. The contractor must adhere to strict technical standards, including MIL-STD-869 for thermal insulation, ANSI and ISO requirements for calibration, and US Coast Guard and COLREGS Navigation regulations. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. To be considered, quoters must be rated acceptable regarding their technical capability, which requires providing proof of ISO 9001 or 14001 Quality Management Systems, ABS welding certifications, and laboratory qualifications for calibration. The contract emphasizes rigorous safety and environmental compliance, requiring certified Marine Chemists for gas-freeing and strict adherence to international and local regulations for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Invoicing must be processed electronically via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Quotes are due by November 2, 2026, and must include completed Standard Forms 18 and 30, along with specific representations and certifications regarding tax status and defense telecommunications equipment.