Warping Capstan for Mooring Station load test

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command through Fleet Logistic Center Puget Sound is conducting market research for warping capstan load testing services at the Sasebo Ship Repair Facility in Japan. This pre-solicitation notice seeks contractors capable of providing all materials and equipment necessary to perform static rated load testing on warping capstans for Mooring Station No.5 and No.6 aboard an LPD-type vessel. The testing must verify each capstan's ability to meet operational specifications after maintenance or overhaul, ensuring compliance with Navy standards and guidance. Contractors must demonstrate capability to provide floating cranes with appropriate load capacity for testing capstans with 280,000-pound static load capacity, perform surface preparation according to specified standards, and install new test label plates upon successful completion. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by August 25, 2025, and the anticipated contract type will be firm fixed price.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in this market research notice. The work involves testing two warping capstan assemblies manufactured by JERED LLC (Drawing 20728002), each with a static load capacity of 280,000 pounds, located at specific mooring stations and associated machinery rooms on the vessel. The anticipated period of performance spans from November 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, though the exact timing will be coordinated with the end user after contract award. The contractor will need to provide specialized floating crane equipment capable of handling the substantial load requirements and complete all testing procedures at the overseas location in Japan.