USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS REGULAR OVERHAUL/DRYDOCKING

The Military Sealift Command, under the Department of Defense, issued solicitation N32205-15-R-3007 for the regular overhaul and drydocking of the USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) on the West Coast. The project encompasses approximately 100 work items, including engine overhauls, hull painting, and deck non-skid renewal, with a performance period starting January 15, 2016, for approximately 77 days. The contract structure utilizes a detailed CLIN schedule divided into Category A items for primary maintenance and Category B items for ship overhaul management and physical security force protection. To ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance with USCG, ABS, and NAVAIR, the government justified the use of brand-name subcontractors and original equipment manufacturer parts for 49 specific work items. The procurement process included rigorous evaluation criteria, requiring offerors to provide past performance data and adhere to a technical non-disclosure agreement. Financial evaluations incorporated interport differentials for various West Coast locations, including San Diego, San Francisco, Bremerton, Portland, Honolulu, and Guam, to determine the basis of award. The solicitation also detailed requirements for fully burdened labor rates, government furnished property management, and specific technical standards for underwater hull cleaning and painting. Coordination was managed by the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command in Norfolk, Virginia.