USNS SHIP Voyage Repair Availability

This solicitation, numbered N6817126QN053, issued by the Navy Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Naples Office, seeks firm-fixed-price quotations for voyage repairs on a United States Navy ship, to be conducted at either Bar, Montenegro or Taranto, Italy. The exact location will be determined prior to award, and only one location will be selected—offerors must submit pricing for one or both options, with the final contract awarded based on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Technical capability is assessed first as a binary pass/fail criterion under the "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" rating system; only technically acceptable offers proceed to price evaluation, where the lowest total evaluated price wins, with no trade-offs permitted. The work scope, detailed in Attachment J-2 and referenced in General Technical Requirements and applicable regulatory standards such as ABS and USCG, includes repairs to lifeboats, anchor windlasses, davits, ladders, and other vessel components, along with inspections, testing, and documentation submission. All work must comply with commercial and maritime standards, utilize certified personnel for welding and nondestructive testing, and ensure proper preservation and packaging of government-furnished material. The contract requires full compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including payment terms governed by Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), cybersecurity safeguards under DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020, and prohibitions against influencing federal transactions or mandating confidentiality agreements. Offerors must submit completed representations, certifications, and supporting documents including quality manuals, welding and NDT certifications, marine chemist credentials, and a test and inspection plan. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to designated contracting personnel by the deadline of August 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM CET, with no hard copy submissions accepted. The period of performance is strictly defined as September 29 to October 13, 2026, under FOB Destination terms, and acceptance will occur at the performance site by the Office of the Military Sealift Command Representative. The contract explicitly excludes small business set-asides, but includes provisions ensuring accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for all preservation, labeling, and repair of government equipment, and must maintain test and inspection records for