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Usns Robert E. Simanek Lay Berth and Ship Repair   4

ID: N3220525R0005 • Type: Presolicitation • Match:  95%
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Prepare for and accomplish the lay berth and ship repair of the USNS ROBERT E. SIMANEK (ESB 7) as specified in the solicitation and in accordance with the work item package. The anticipated period of performance is April 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026. The place of performance for this contract shall be the contractor's facility. Due to operational and national security availability considerations, the location shall be East or Gulf Coast.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.

The solicitation will be made available on or about September 1, 2025, through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment Solicitation Module. https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml

To obtain access to the work item package and government furnished information technical data, complete and return the attached non-disclosure agreement to the point of contact of this announcement.

The decision to solicit as a total small business set-aside was made from market research. There is an expectation of receiving proposals from two or more small businesses.

Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the point of contact of this announcement.

Background
The USNS ROBERT E. SIMANEK (ESB 7) is undergoing a lay berth and ship repair contract issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC). The mission of this contract is to enhance the vessel's maintenance status through a long-term lay berth, maintenance, and overhaul period. The goal is to provide necessary facilities, services, labor, and materials for berthing, preventive maintenance, industrial assistance, planning, material procurement, and execution of maintenance and repair availability.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide:
1. A lay berth pier facility for USNS ROBERT E. SIMANEK (ESB 7), meeting requirements as detailed in work items (WIs). All layup WIs must be completed within the first 30 days of vessel delivery.

2. Daily pricing for lay berth pier, utilities, and steady state assigned personnel.

3. Ship maintenance and repair tasks will be requested via contract change orders (CCOs) negotiated per Section B paragraph 1.

4. Skilled labor support including:
- One dedicated deckplate supervisor with at least five years of shipboard or shipyard experience.
- One electrician with a minimum of three years of shipboard electrical system experience.
- One refrigeration technician with a minimum of three years of shipboard air conditioning experience.
- Two outside machinists with at least three years of equipment maintenance experience each.
- One electronics technician with at least three years of non-communications electronics systems maintenance experience.
- Three laborers to assist in daily maintenance procedures from Monday to Friday.

5. Services from a USCG licensed deck officer and engineering officer for watch support during specified hours.

6. Emergent repairs, material condition assessments, logistic support, and unscheduled maintenance as requested via CCOs.

7. Industrial assistance during planned periods as specified in the WI package.

Period of Performance
April 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026

Place of Performance
Contractor's facility located on the US East or Gulf Coast.

Overview

Agency
MSC Headquarters (HQ) [DoD - USN - MSC]
Response Deadline
None
Posted
July 25, 2025, 11:40 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
336611 - Ship Building and Repairing
PSC
J998 - Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (East)
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1300 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
90%
On 7/25/25 MSC Headquarters issued Presolicitation N3220525R0005 for Usns Robert E. Simanek Lay Berth and Ship Repair. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 336611 (SBA Size Standard 1300 Employees) and PSC J998.
Primary Contact
Name
Damian Finke   Profile
Email
damian.w.finke.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(564) 226-1277

Secondary Contact

Name
Christopher Ward   Profile
Email
christopher.s.ward1.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(757) 443-5873

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSC > MSC HQS > MSC NORFOLK
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N32205
Source Organization Code
500045577
Last Updated
April 1, 2026
Last Updated By
damian.w.finke.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
April 1, 2026