Capstan load test

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, is seeking a firm fixed price service contract for capstan load testing on an LPD-class vessel stationed at Japan Ship Repair Facilities in Sasebo, Japan. The procurement will be conducted using FAR Part 12 and 13 procedures, which streamline the acquisition process for commercial items and services. The solicitation is expected to be posted on SAM.Gov on or about November 25, 2025, with a proposal closing date of December 2, 2025. All interested parties should monitor SAM.Gov frequently for the full solicitation documents and any amendments, as the government will not be responsible for any inability to access posted materials. Questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted via email to Nareerath Lee at Nareerath.w.lee.civ@us.navy.mil, and prospective offerors must ensure they are registered in the System for Awards Management to be eligible for award.

This procurement carries no set-aside designations and does not specify an anticipated award value or budget range in the pre-solicitation notice. The period of performance is relatively short, running from December 15, 2025 through January 15, 2026, indicating a focused, time-sensitive requirement. The contract falls under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and PSC category J999 (Non-Nuclear Ship Repair West), targeting firms with relevant experience in naval vessel repair operations. No incumbent contractor or specific qualification standards are mentioned in the notice, though offerors should be prepared to demonstrate capability to perform specialized load testing services on military vessels. Interested parties should register on SAM.Gov immediately to ensure access to the complete solicitation and any subsequent amendments prior to the December 2, 2025 deadline.