Federal Contract Alert: VOYAGE REPAIR (VR) — DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA.NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA N
VOYAGE REPAIR (VR) – Navy Ship Maintenance Contract at Sigonella
The U.S. Navy's Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella in Naples is seeking qualified repair and maintenance services for naval vessels operating in the Mediterranean and beyond. This is a straightforward ship repair and alteration contract under NAICS 336611 (ship building and repair). The work involves planned maintenance, component replacement, and operational repairs conducted at or near the Sigonella installation. Contract value and period of performance are available in the full solicitation on SAM.gov, but expect this to be a multi-year task order vehicle with recurring annual workload.
Who Can Bid: Eligibility and Set-Aside Status
There is no small business set-aside on this opportunity. That means you are competing directly against mid-size and large marine repair contractors, many of whom already hold Navy regional contracts and have established relationships with NAVSUP. Your NAICS primary code must be 336611 (ship building and repair). If your company is registered in SAM.gov under a different primary code—even if you do ship repair work—the contracting officer may screen you out before evaluation begins. Verify your NAICS alignment now, not two weeks before proposal submission.
The lack of a set-aside tells you this is a best-value competition. The Navy will weigh technical approach, past performance, schedule, and price. If you do not have documented ship repair experience with the Navy or commercial maritime clients, your proposal will start in a hole. Honest competitive intelligence: if you are a small shop without a significant track record of completed vessel work, this bid is likely a resource drain.
Key Deadline and Submission Requirements
Deadline is 5 August 2026 at 15:00 (3:00 PM) Central European Time. That is a hard stop—late submissions are rejected. Download the full solicitation package from the SAM.gov link immediately. Read the statement of work, specifications, and any standing Navy industrial facility requirements. The solicitation will outline labor categories, estimated hours, equipment needs, and quality standards. NAVSUP contracting offices are notoriously detailed; expect a Request for Proposal (RFP) with specific evaluation criteria and scoring rubrics, not a simple quotation form.
How to Respond: Your Approach
Structure your proposal around three pillars: technical capability (how you will execute the work), past performance (completed Navy or equivalent repair contracts), and price. The Navy uses past performance as a tiebreaker and sometimes a pass/fail gate. If you have no Navy contracts, build your case with commercial maritime clients or other federal agencies. Include letters of reference from customers who can attest to on-time delivery, quality, and safety compliance.
On the technical side, detail your workforce, tools, and facility readiness. Address any special certifications required—welding, non-destructive testing, or material certifications are common in ship repair. If the work requires you to hire labor or subcontract, be clear about your team structure.
Price competitively but not recklessly. Sigonella is in Italy; factor in logistics, labor availability, and any special regulatory costs. The Navy knows regional repair rates—a lowball bid looks like you do not understand the work.
CMMC & DFARS Compliance Checklist
CMMC Level Required: Ship repair work at a Navy installation will likely require CMMC Level 1 at minimum, possibly Level 2 if the contract involves cybersecurity assessments, system integration, or IT infrastructure. Review the solicitation's cybersecurity appendix or DFARS flow-down clause to confirm. If the work is pure mechanical repair with no IT component, CMMC may not apply—but ask the contracting officer in writing before assuming.
Key DFARS Clauses to Check: Look for FAR/DFARS 252.204-7012 (safeguarding of controlled unclassified information), 252.204-7019 (third-party assessment of CMMC), and 252.204-7020 (CMMC requirement and self-assessment). These clauses will spell out whether you need an independent assessment and what maturity level you must achieve before contract award.
SPRS Score: Check if the solicitation requires a Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) self-assessment score. Some Navy contracts mandate a score of 75 or higher. Complete this in the SPRS portal before submission.
What You Must Have in Place: Before you bid, ensure your company has documented information security policies, employee training records, and access controls. If CMMC Level 2 is required, budget for a third-party C3PAO assessment—this takes 4 to 8 weeks. Do not promise CMMC certification you do not yet hold; the Navy will verify through the official registry and will terminate contractors found non-compliant.
Three Actionable Tips
1. Verify NAICS and facility clearance now. Contact NAVSUP Sigonella's contracting office this week to confirm your company's NAICS coding is acceptable and whether your facility requires any additional security or environmental certifications. A ten-minute phone call saves weeks of wasted proposal effort.
2. Request past performance references in writing immediately. If you have prior Navy or commercial maritime customers, email them today asking for a reference letter by early August. Do not assume they will respond quickly in summer.
3. Download and read the full solicitation by 2 August. Do not wait until the final week. Identify any compliance gaps—CMMC, DFARS, facility inspections, labor certifications—and decide whether you can close them before the deadline. If you cannot meet the technical requirements or compliance thresholds, withdraw early and focus on winnable work.
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