USS new orleans (LPD18) insulation and lagging in various space; replace

The Naval Supply Systems Command seeks replacement of insulation and lagging in various spaces aboard USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD-18), with quotations due June 28 and work performance from July 27 through October 31, 2026. Award is restricted to firms holding a current Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) in the Japan Region; firms without these agreements are ineligible unless sufficient time exists for Navy assessment and agreement execution without impacting vessel availability.

Place of performance is Sasebo Naval Base, Nagasaki, Japan, under the purview of Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo. Contractors located outside Japan that do not unambiguously demonstrate compliance with DFARS 252.225-7042 are ineligible for award. The scope involves removing and replacing degraded insulation and lagging on piping systems, ventilation ducts, and bulkheads throughout the vessel per detailed technical drawings (J136, J137-10 through J137-33) and HVAC thermal insulation schedules. The government furnishes 36 line items of materials including pipe insulation coverings (1/2-inch to 8-inch IPS), insulation boards, acoustic barriers, glass cloth tapes, adhesives, fire blankets, sealing compounds, and wiring supplies. The contractor must conduct witness visual inspection of all replaced insulation and lagging and submit a legible condition report documenting inspection results. The estimated project value is $1,301,378,325 quoted in Japanese Yen at an FY26 exchange rate of JPY 150.4415 per USD 1.00. Evaluation is based solely on lowest total price; technical acceptability is waived for pre-qualified MSRA/ABR holders. The NAICS code is 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing); the PSC is J999 (Non-Nuclear Ship Repair West).