LOWER STERN GATE AND TRANSOM; REPAIR on USS SAN DIEGO

The Naval Supply Systems Command, acting through the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka Site in Sasebo, is soliciting proposals for repair of the lower stern gate and transom components of the USS SAN DIEGO (LPD-22). The scope of work encompasses comprehensive repair and restoration of stern gates, transom components, ballast tanks, and associated equipment, including removal and reinstallation of major structural elements, welding, load testing, and watertight integrity verification. Eligible contractors must hold an active U.S. Navy Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) certification and be duly authorized to operate in Japan per DFARS requirements; those without current certification must provide evidence of expected completion prior to award. The solicitation will employ a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) negotiated acquisition using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection methodology, with evaluation based on price and technical acceptability of proposals. The proposal due date is March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time, with an anticipated performance period running from March 27, 2026, through September 30, 2026.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors. The contract pricing will be submitted in Japanese Yen with conversion to U.S. dollars using the FY26 Budget Exchange Rate of 150.4415, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation notice. The work will be accomplished aboard the vessel at Sasebo Naval Base in Nagasaki, Japan, with all costs captured through the detailed Proposal Breakdown Form covering in-house labor, subcontractor labor, materials (government-furnished and contractor-supplied), and other applicable costs. The specification document identifies sixty line items of government-furnished materials and requires compliance with extensive NAVSEA standards, security requirements, cybersecurity protocols, and quality assurance procedures throughout the performance period, which concludes on January 30, 2026 per the contract end date identified in the job specification.