Berthing and Messing Barge YRBM-57 Intermediate Maintenance Availability (IMAV)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, is soliciting proposals for the Intermediate Maintenance Availability (IMAV) of the Berthing and Messing Barge YRBM-57. This Firm Fixed-Price opportunity requires contractors to possess an active U.S. Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) and be authorized to operate in Japan. Proposals are due February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST).
Scope of Work
This requirement supports the repair and maintenance of the YRBM-57 barge at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Key work items include:
- Work Item 514-20-001 (rev.1): Modification and installation of Split Air Conditioning (AC) Systems, including new AC units, removal of obsolete equipment, and associated insulation and testing.
- Work Item 123-16-001: Inspection and repair of sewage collection and holding tanks (CHT) and associated piping systems, requiring Marine Chemist certification.
- Work Item 634-11-001: Replacement of cosmetic polymeric deck covering systems on the 03 Level Stairway. Contractors are responsible for providing all necessary tools, labor, and material. The government has indicated that requests to change Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) to Government Furnished Material (GFM) are not acceptable if lead times exceed six months, urging contractors to investigate alternative sourcing or Japanese equivalents.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price job order under an existing Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels (MARAV).
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, to June 15, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan.
- Proposal Due: February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM JST.
- Access to Work Specifications (Attachment I): Offerors must request access via email to Kazuo.Takamura.ln@us.navy.mil or peterjommel.s.arrieta.ln@us.navy.mil by February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM JST. Access is provided via DoD SAFE and is valid for 14 days.
- Published: January 26, 2026.
Eligibility & Evaluation
- Eligibility: Offerors must possess an active U.S. MSRA/ABR as a Prime Contractor and be duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible, technically acceptable offeror with the lowest evaluated price. Price is the dominant factor, and technical acceptability will be rated as "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable."
Additional Notes
This solicitation has been amended multiple times, including reopening due to no initial bids and extending the submission deadline. Contractors should review all amendments and the revised Work Item 514-20-001.