Nonskid deck covering and deck plate at 06 level weather deck; replace

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting proposals for ship repair services involving the replacement of nonskid deck covering and deck plate at the 06 level weather deck on the USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47), along with repair work on deck coaming. The solicitation number is N6264926R0037, and award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest price technically acceptable proposal. Key contract requirements include possession of a current Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) with the U.S. Navy, registration in the System for Award Management, and demonstrated authorization to conduct business in Japan. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on whether proposed resources, including labor hours and material costs, are adequate to demonstrate understanding of scope and ability to complete the work. The proposal submission deadline is March 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Japan Standard Time, with an amendment issued on March 2, 2026 extending the original March 17 deadline. All contractors must comply with Navy Standard Items and Local Standard Items for Fiscal Year 2026, cybersecurity maturity model certification requirements, cost accounting standards, hazardous material identification, and antiterrorism protocols for overseas work.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and is open to firms holding MSRA or ABR agreements in Japan only. Performance is scheduled from September 14, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with work taking place at the Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center in Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan. The scope encompasses removal of approximately 5,841 square feet of existing nonskid deck covering and deck plate inspection across 33 specific shipboard locations within Frames 32-59, with repair or replacement of damaged deck plate up to 3/16 inch thick mild steel, welding of damaged seams and butts, and grinding of pitted surfaces. Additional work includes removal and installation of four new counter measure washdown nozzles and application of new marking on nonskid surfaces. Government-furnished materials include 3/16-inch steel plate, welding electrodes, insulation board, fasteners, and other specified items. While no specific budget range is provided in the solicitation documents, the contract represents a significant ship repair effort requiring specialized maritime expertise and compliance with extensive federal acquisition regulations.