Voyage Repair (VR)
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA.NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Navy is soliciting offers for voyage repair (VR) services through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella's Naples Office. Voyage repair contracts typically cover emergency or essential maintenance and repairs performed on naval vessels while underway or in port, rather than during scheduled depot maintenance. This allows ships to remain mission-ready without returning to a homeport repair facility.
The work will support naval operations from Mombasa, Kenya, a strategic location on the East African coast near key maritime routes through the Indian Ocean. Given the place of performance, this contract likely supports U.S. naval vessels operating in the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) areas of responsibility.
See the solicitation for the specific scope of repairs, delivery orders, ordering procedures, and any applicable statement of work.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Naples Office |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N6817127QN006 |
| NAICS | 336611 |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026 at 13:00 CET (1:00 PM local, +01:00) |
| Place of performance | Mombasa, KE-28 (Kenya) |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition—no small business set-aside applies. Any qualified firm, regardless of size, may submit an offer, including large businesses and foreign entities meeting U.S. defense contracting requirements.
NAICS 336611 covers "Ship Building and Repairing." To compete, your firm should demonstrate:
- Experience with vessel repair, particularly military or commercial marine systems
- Capability to perform work in Mombasa, Kenya, or to mobilize personnel and equipment there
- Compliance with Navy contract administration and quality standards
Given the overseas place of performance, bidders should evaluate requirements for:
- Security clearances or facility clearances for personnel
- Customs, immigration, and local work permits for Kenya
- Compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) if defense articles are involved
Veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, women-owned, or 8(a) small businesses may still use their certifications for past performance or subcontracting advantages, but the contract itself is not reserved for any particular socioeconomic category.
How to put together a competitive bid
Technical approach: Emphasize your firm's ship repair experience, particularly voyage repairs performed under tight timelines or in remote locations. Document any prior Navy or Military Sealift Command work. Include your plan for sourcing materials and spare parts in East Africa or expediting them from elsewhere.
Personnel and logistics: Address how you will deploy skilled trades—machinists, welders, pipefitters, electricians—to Mombasa on short notice. Voyage repairs are inherently unpredictable; demonstrate flexibility and surge capacity.
Pricing strategy: Review the solicitation for pricing structure (see the solicitation—likely an ID/IQ with task orders or a requirements-type contract). Price competitively for the base period, but ensure your rates cover the logistical complexity of Kenya-based performance. Factor in travel, housing, security, and shipping costs.
Past performance: Provide relevant contracts for ship repair, especially in austere or overseas environments. NAVSUP evaluates contractor performance rigorously; strong CPARS ratings help.
Compliance: Confirm your registration in SAM.gov is active through the award period. Verify any required certifications for foreign performance.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N6817127QN006. Review the statement of work, clauses, and evaluation factors carefully.
Note the deadline: Responses are due October 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central European Time (13:00 +01:00)—approximately one week from the October 23, 2026 posting date. This is an extremely compressed turnaround. Prepare your technical and price proposals immediately if you intend to bid.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →