Capstan load test

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking a contractor to perform capstan load test services for two warping capstans located at Mooring Stations No. 5 and No. 6 in Sasebo, Japan. The solicitation (N0040626RS001) requires the contractor to provide a floating crane with specified load capacity, install new test label plates, and complete required surface treatments on capstan assemblies manufactured by Jered LLC, each with static load capacities of 280,000 pounds. Key contractor qualifications include maintaining a SAM registration, submitting invoices through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and complying with safety, environmental, and reporting guidelines specific to operations in Japan, including obtaining a Letter of Authorization through the Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker system and adhering to Status of Forces Agreement procedures. The government will evaluate offers based on three equally weighted factors: technical capability, price, and past performance. The offer due date is December 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM.

This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified WOSB entities. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a performance period from December 15, 2025, through January 15, 2026. The services involve load testing of two capstan units, with the specific award value not disclosed in the solicitation materials. The work will take place exclusively in Sasebo, Japan, requiring the selected contractor to coordinate with naval facilities and comply with all applicable international agreements and protocols governing contractor operations on U.S. military installations in Japan.