Machinery Condition Assessment (MCA) Survey

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound is seeking small business contractors to perform a Machinery Condition Assessment (MCA) Survey aboard the USS TRIPOLI (LHA-7) in Japan. The contractor must conduct narrowband vibration data collection and analysis on approximately 6,056 machines according to NAVSEA Standard Item 009-104, trend results against prior baseline data, provide pre-departure briefings, and submit a final report within two weeks of completion. Key personnel qualifications require a team leader who is either a former Naval Engineer with EOOW qualification or a licensed Professional Engineer, plus ISO 18436-2 certified vibration analysts. The contractor must demonstrate at least five years of experience with LHA class machinery, specifically USS AMERICA and USS TRIPOLI class vessels, and have the capability to mobilize to Sasebo, Japan during the performance window. Interested vendors must submit capability statements by September 15, 2025, including company information, relevant experience with contract numbers, personnel qualifications, and confirmation of ability to deploy to Japan.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with no incumbent contractor identified in the notice. The period of performance spans from September 25, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with the contractor responsible for conducting assessments on up to 6,056 machines, with the possibility of surveying up to 25 additional machines upon request. The contractor must provide all travel arrangements, equipment transportation, tools, and safety compliance, as no government-furnished equipment or materials will be provided. The work requires comprehensive vibration analysis with machine diagnoses categorized using severity scales from "Slight" to "Extreme" and recommendations with prioritized repair timelines ranging from immediate Priority 1 actions to deferrable Priority 3 maintenance. No contract value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation market research notice.