<cancelled> nonskid deck covering on flight deck; replace

The Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring replacement of nonskid deck covering on the flight deck of the USS Rushmore (LSD-47), a ship repair and maintenance service. The work encompasses removal of existing nonskid systems and installation of approximately 17,200 square feet of new nonskid deck covering on the flight deck, including hatch covers and vehicle ramps, plus approximately 2,180 square feet of nonskid deck area around structure members and related components such as drain through gratings, deck edge coaming, and safety net securing latches. Award eligibility requires that offerors possess a current and active U.S. Navy Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR), or demonstrate a plan to obtain certification prior to contract award. The Government will evaluate proposals using a lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection methodology, with technical acceptability based on evaluation of proposed labor hours and material costs to ensure adequate scope understanding and completion capability. The original proposal due date of March 10, 2026, was extended to March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time, with questions required by February 20, 2026. The solicitation has been cancelled effective March 25, 2026, due to the current package requiring significant changes to cover all necessary tasks, which the Government determined is not feasible given the solicitation's current structure.

The procurement uses no set-aside designation and has no identified incumbent contractor. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price award to be determined through competitive bidding, with no specific budget range disclosed. The work involves comprehensive scope including ultrasonic thickness testing of suspected corroded surfaces, nondestructive testing via magnetic particle or liquid penetrant methods, surface preparation per SSPC standards, and application of manufacturer color topping markings, with production completion required by March 24, 2027. The performance period spans from July 14, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an anticipated award date of July 16, 2026. All work will be performed at Sasebo Naval Base in Nagasaki, Japan, where the USS Rushmore is homeported, and the contract is classified under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and PSC J999 (Non-Nuclear Ship Repair).