Description
The U.S. Navy is soliciting quotations for a Vessel Voyage Repair Availability (VRA) on USS Mt Whitney (LCC‑20) while docked in Gaeta, Italy. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price and covers ten Category A work items (hull painting, steel repairs, barometer calibration, fire‑room low‑pressure pipe repairs, LPAC hose hydro‑static testing, PRC deck replacement, insulation repairs, galley relief‑valve testing, HVAC duct repairs) plus three Not‑Separately‑Priced items (general requirements, gas‑free certification, hazardous‑material use & disposal). Work must be completed within a 15‑day window (1 Dec 2026 – 15 Dec 2026) and complies with Navy, ABS, USCG, OSHA, and EPA regulations. Contractors must provide certifications (ABS welding, marine chemist, ISO 9001/14001) and submit detailed documentation (drawings, test reports, certificates) through SAM/WAWF.
• Perform surface preparation, coating, and paint verification for ~4,000 sq ft of topside and machinery spaces.
• Execute steel repairs, pipe repairs, and hydro‑static testing on critical ship systems, with daily gas‑free certificates for any confined‑space or hot‑work activities.
• Manage hazardous‑waste generation, reporting, and disposal per RCRA and EPA standards, with costs recovered via a management‑fee mechanism.