Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) FY27 MID-TERM AVAILABILITY (MTA)
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy · Sol. N0040627R0004
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NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound wants a shipyard to carry out the mid-term availability (a scheduled repair and maintenance period) of the Military Sealift Command cargo ship USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8). Work runs 25 January to 15 March 2027 and must be done entirely outside the U.S., in the U.S. 7th Fleet area (Singapore is listed) with India excluded. It is a full and open, firm-fixed-price competition with proposals due 16 October 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern.
Watch out for
- Performed overseas in a foreign shipyard. Work must happen entirely outside the U.S. in the 7th Fleet area, so a small U.S. business would need a foreign yard or partner with a Navy port assessment.
The place of performance shall be entirely Outside the Contiguous United
- Navy port assessment required. A facility without a current active assessment can be passed over for the next ranked offeror.
must have a current, active U.S. Navy port assessment in order to receive an award
- Large, complex ship repair package on a fixed schedule. About 100 work items with detailed technical, certification and planning requirements, and a hard 25 January to 15 March 2027 window.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 25 January 2027 through 15 March 2027
- Award possible without discussions. You must give your best technical and price offer up front because the Government may award on initial proposals.
The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a single firm-fixed-price contract based on initial offers without discussions
- Fixed rates and tight growth-work rules. Over-and-above work is priced at your fixed fully burdened labor rate, support labor and consumables cannot be billed separately, and unused growth funds are de-obligated at 100%.
Additional O&A labor & material projected at 27% of Basic Work
- Short response time and amendments. Proposals are due 16 October 2026, 11 days after posting, and two amendments answered clarification questions; the answers spreadsheet was not readable here.
no later than 16 October 2026 at 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
- Conflicting proposal validity period. The notice asks for 180 days validity while the SF 33 form text defaults to 60 calendar days.
Proposals shall be valid for one hundred eighty (180) days from the submission date (at minimum).
- Foreign-contractor tax form included. Form W-14 is attached, suggesting a 2% federal procurement tax applies to foreign contracting parties, which matters if you team with a foreign yard.
Read from the notice and 11 attachments. 3 not read in full.
- 2.1.3 SOL AMDNT 2 - N0040627R00040002 SF 30.pdf
- 2.1.3 SOL AMDNT 2 - N0040627R00040002 Conformed.pdf
- 2.1.1 J-1A WI Specification Package.pdf
- 2.1.1 CDRLS DD 1423.pdf
- 2.1.1 J-1B List of Work Items with OEM.pdf
- 2.1.1 J-8 Contract Administration Plan.pdf
- 2.1.1 J-5 Request for Clarification.docx
- 2.1.1 J-4 Contractor Past Performance Data Sheet.docx
- 2.1.1 J-2 GFP Attachment.pdf
- 2.1.1 J-6A Instructions Form W-14.pdf
- 2.1.1 J-6 IRS FORM W-14.pdf
- 2.1.3 J-5 RFC Answers AMDNT 2.xlsx: spreadsheet: not read yet
- 2.1.1 J-3 Contractor Price Breakdown.xlsx: spreadsheet: not read yet
- 2.1.1 J-7 MSC Ship Repair Facility Survey.pdf: scanned PDF: no text to read
Full brief
What they want
- Complete the Mid-Term Availability of USNS WALLY SCHIRRA per MSC work package AWP N0040626R0003 (roughly 100 work items: hull and structural preservation, propulsion and auxiliary machinery inspections, electrical, communications and navigation, firefighting systems, lifeboats and rescue boats, HVAC, underway replenishment gear)
- Perform planning, engineering, procurement, prefabrication and shipyard production, testing and quality assurance within the availability period
- Handle emerging 'over and above' growth work (CLIN 0002, about 27% of base work) only after written Contracting Officer authorization, priced at fixed rates
- Provide quality control, heavy weather, cold weather, fire/flooding and hazardous waste management plans
- Supply certified welders, coatings personnel, safety-trained staff and ABS-qualified non-destructive testing personnel
- Install, store and track government-furnished material and furnish an office, IT and general services for the ship
- Submit contract data requirements (CDRLs) and weekly over-and-above tracking reports
- Contract type
- Firm-fixed-price standalone contract (CLIN 0001 basic work, CLIN 0002 funded over-and-above work, CLIN 0003 data not separately priced)
- Period of performance
- 25 January 2027 through 15 March 2027
- Place of performance
- Entirely outside the contiguous U.S., within the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility (notice lists SGP), excluding India
- How they'll choose
- Best value tradeoff. Technical and Past Performance combined are significantly more important than Price. The Government intends to award without discussions but may set a competitive range
- Offers due
- 16 October 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
- How to submit
- Email proposals, or request DoD SAFE upload links, from Bailey Butler (bailey.a.butler2.civ@us.navy.mil), Shawn Comparto (shawn.k.comparto.civ@us.navy.mil) or Amber Hess (amber.e.hess3.civ@us.navy.mil)
What they'll judge offers on
- Factor 1: Technical (17 equally weighted subfactors, e.g. time phased sequencing network, problem areas, engineering, material availability, heavy and cold weather plans, fire and flooding plans, capacity and manning, growth absorption, facilities, berth and mooring, certifications, key personnel, subcontractor participation, quality control plan, hazardous waste plan)
- Factor 2: Past Performance (recency within 5 years, relevance to similar scope on vessels of comparable displacement, quality via CPARS and other sources)
- Factor 3: Price (fair and reasonable, total evaluated price including options and the over-and-above CLIN, checked for unbalanced pricing)
What to include when you submit
- Send in Microsoft Word, Excel or Adobe PDF
- Include prices (FOB Destination, including shipping and tariffs), point of contact name and phone, official company name, CAGE code, business size and payment terms
- Include a detailed unpriced capabilities statement showing you can meet the Statement of Work
- Itemize price per work item on the Attachment J-3 Contractor Price Breakdown and include fixed labor and material handling rates for over-and-above work
- Provide past performance information (Attachment J-4 data sheet) and certifications for welding, coatings, safety and NDT personnel
- Questions go to Bailey Butler and Shawn Comparto at least two calendar days before the due date; work items and references are released through DoD SAFE on request
- Acknowledge amendments (Amendments 0001 and 0002 answered contractor clarification questions)
- Proposal validity of at least 180 days per the notice
You must have
- Registered in SAM
Proposing vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award.
- Proposed shipyard or port facility must have a current, active U.S. Navy port assessment
must have a current, active U.S. Navy port assessment in order to receive an award
- Work must be done outside the U.S. in the 7th Fleet area, not in India, in a country that allows entry of U.S. Government personnel
restricts or prohibits entry of U.S. Government personnel or ship's force at
- Current ABS/IACS member welder certifications for the specified weld procedures
The offeror shall submit current ABS/IACS member welder certifications utilizing the GMAW weld procedures.
- Recent and relevant past performance on similar vessels (within five years)
Active or completed within five (5) years prior to the RFP release date.
- Not a small business set-aside; no subcontracting plan required
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.
- Positive responsibility determination by the Contracting Officer before award
Not in the notice text
- Section L (detailed proposal instructions, volumes and page limits) and Sections F to K were in the part of the conformed solicitation that was left out
- Attachment J-3 Contractor Price Breakdown (price schedule spreadsheet) was not read
- Attachment J-7 MSC Ship Repair Facility Survey is a scanned PDF with no readable text
- Answers to offeror questions (J-5 RFC answers for Amendments 1 and 2) were in a spreadsheet that was not read
- The CDRL list (DD 1423) was not readable and the full work item specifications are issued separately through DoD SAFE
- Estimated contract value or budget is not stated
- Middle of the government-furnished property list was left out
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 16, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- N0040627R0004
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy
- Office
- NAVSUP FLT Log CTR Puget Sound
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- NAICS
- 336611
- Product/service code
- J999
- Business type
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts
- Contracting contact
- Bailey Butlerbailey.a.butler2.civ@us.navy.mil
- Versions
- 3 (amended since first posted)
Full notice text from SAM.gov
The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to provide answers to Offeror's J-5 Request for Clarifications Number 1-10. The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to provide answers to Offeror's J-5 Request for Clarifications Number 11-12. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for non-commercial products or non-commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) FAR/RFO 5.101, utilizing RFO Part 12 Procedures, RFO Part 15 Methodology, and RFO Part 18 Authorities. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N0040627R0004 is issued as Request for Proposal (RFP) for USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) FY27 MID-TERM AVAILABILITY (MTA). This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,300 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) Code is J999 (Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (West)). The Government intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) standalone contract that meets the specifications outlined below. The proposed contract action is for non-commercial supplies for which the Government intends to solicit as full and open competition. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit proposals. Determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation without discussions to the responsible offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation that represents the best value to the Government, price, delivery, technical acceptability, past performance, and other factors considered. QUESTIONS: Offerors may submit their questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements to Bailey Butler by email at bailey.a.butler2.civ@us.navy.mil and Shawn Comparto by email at shawn.k.comparto.civ@us.navy.mil no later than two (2) calendar days prior to the proposal closing date and time. Any questions received after this deadline may not be answered. Shipping terms shall be FOB Destination; therefore, proposal SHALL include ALL associated shipping costs, to include tariffs. System for Award Management (SAM). Proposing vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://sam.gov/. To be considered for this opportunity, all proposals shall be submitted via email or DoD SAFE in either Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet or Adobe PDF. Proposal must include price(s), FOB Destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. An award will be made based on Best Value. Each proposal must clearly indicate the capability of the vendor to meet all specifications and/or requirements in the Statement of Work (SOW). Vendors shall provide a detailed (unpriced) capabilities statement for review and acceptance by the Technical POC. Responses to this solicitation are due by 0900 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on October 16, 2026. Please email proposals or requests for DoD SAFE submission links to: Bailey Butler: bailey.a.butler2.civ@us.navy.mil Shawn Comparto: shawn.k.comparto.civ@us.navy.mil Amber Hess: amber.e.hess3.civ@us.navy.mil Proposals shall be valid for one hundred eighty (180) days from the submission date (at minimum). Proposal packages shall contain the following information: Official Company Name; Point of contact including name and phone number; and Cage Code number. See attached solicitation for a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure. The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Shawn Comparto, Contracting Officer. Proposal packages are due by October 16, 2026 at 0900 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
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