VOYAGE REPAIR (VR)

This contract is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) non-commercial solicitation for ship repair services to be performed in Mombasa, Kenya, in support of the USS ROSS (DDG 71). The work is defined in Specification Package #NAPL-026-26, detailed in Attachment J-2, and encompasses specific repair tasks including replacement of lagging and insulation, inspection and correction of a main drainage fire-main supply valve teleflex cable, and provision of crane and forklift services with certified equipment capable of lifting up to 10,000 and 2,000 pounds respectively, including off-loading and loading one Ellison Door. The period of performance is strictly limited to August 17–21, 2026, and delivery is FOB destination. The solicitation requires compliance with a robust set of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses governing payments, government property, cybersecurity, labor laws overseas, tax obligations, liability, insurance, and whistleblower protections, along with special provisions such as the prohibition on contracting with inverted domestic corporations and Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. Compliance with local labor laws in Kenya and the use of English for all correspondence are mandatory, and the contractor must submit IRS Form W-14 to avoid a 2% payment withholding. The evaluation process follows a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical capability must first pass a binary acceptable/unacceptable gate, and only those deemed acceptable proceed to price evaluation. Offers must include a completed Standard Form 18 and SF 30 for amendments, verified technical qualifications from Attachment J-3, and fully executed representations from Section K, including SAM registration and disclosures regarding covered telecommunications equipment. Contractors must use electronic invoicing via the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system, with payments routed through specified DoDAACs. All proposals must be submitted by 15:00 Central European Time on August 10, 2026, and include a signed Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement for reference requests. Failure to comply with any mandatory clause or documentation requirement, including submission of the Pricing Breakdown (Attachment J-1) and Quality Management System, will result in disqualification. The contract is administered by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Naples, with Joseph Norcross as the contracting officer and technical oversight to be assigned post-award.