USNS MATTHEW PERRY (T-AKE 9) lay berth and ship repair.

This contract solicits proposals for the preparation, lay berth, and mid-term availability maintenance of the USNS MATTHEW PERRY (T-AKE 9) at a contractor’s facility located on the U.S. West Coast, in consideration of operational and national security directives. The contract period of performance extends from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The contractor will provide labor, materials, and facilities to support both lay berth operations and ship repair activities under a firm-fixed-price arrangement. The scope includes executing work items as directed by government-issued Contract Change Orders (CCOs), managing Government-Furnished Material (GFM), and adhering to applicable standards such as ABS, USCG regulations, MIL-STD 129R for packaging and marking, and ISPM-15 for wood packaging. The solicitation is issued under full and open competition based on market research, with all responsible sources eligible to propose. Access to detailed technical data requires executing a non-disclosure agreement in compliance with DoD safeguarding and export control regulations. The evaluation process is based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, weighing three key factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. The Technical evaluation emphasizes the suitability and safety of the proposed lay berth location, understanding and ability to perform the detailed work item package, and management plans, including quality assurance and hazardous waste control. Proposals must pass all technical subfactors to be considered acceptable, with any deficiency resulting in disqualification. Past Performance is also evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, further filtering bidders. Pricing plays a critical role, being the sole differentiator among technically acceptable proposals. The contract requires detailed packaging, labeling, and preservation per military standards to ensure quality and compliance, and includes optional work categories, such as physical security under specified force protection conditions, which may be exercised at the government’s discretion. Contract administration involves electronic invoicing via WAWF, with government inspection and acceptance conducted at the destination. The contractor must also comply with stringent safety, hazardous materials, security, and reporting requirements, and manage all subcontractors and material controls under rigorous government oversight.