Replace Chain Net for Foam-Filled Marine Fender

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command seeks replacement of chain nets on two foam-filled marine fenders at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo, with proposals due June 29. This procurement is restricted to women-owned small businesses (WOSB).

Place of performance is Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan. The contractor must perform work at its own yard, with the government delivering and retrieving the fenders via water within Sasebo Harbor limits; the contractor is responsible for lifting between sea surface and yard. The two fenders are Marine Fender International units, 4.5M diameter x 9.0M length, 11 tons each with existing 4.1-ton chain nets. The contractor must deliver pre-fabrication approval documents (drawings, materials list, work schedule) within 25 working days of award, with government review and feedback completed within 10 working days. Performance period is four months from award.

Deliverables include providing all materials for two fender sets: galvanized chains (JIS-approved, t-22/25M), galvanized shackles in three sizes (bb-38, bb-22, bb-16, all JIS-approved), 160 used truck tires (250mm width x 850mm outer diameter), and four clevis plates. The contractor must assemble and fit chain nets per Standard Specification for Ocean Cushion attachment, minimize chain slack, perform lifting condition testing, and dispose of existing chains and tires. Government inspection and operational testing are conducted by the Government Technical POC, Masashige Kawabata. No government-furnished materials or equipment are provided.

Pricing is firm fixed price in Japanese yen (JPY 150.4415 per USD 1.00, FY26 New Budget Exchange Rate). Contractors must be duly authorized to operate in Japan per DFARS 252.225-7042; those outside Japan must submit compliance documentation. Electronic Fund Transfer payment is mandatory, with JPY 735 transaction fee deducted by Bank of America. The contracting officer is Yasuhiko Motooka (0956-50-6827). NAICS 336611, PSC J019.