Dive Boat Dryberthing

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for "ACCOMPLISH DIVE BOAT DRYBERTHING" and related services for the U.S. Navy (NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA). The award will be made in the form of a Firm-Fixed-Price job order under an existing Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels (MARAV). This solicitation is restricted to firms possessing a current MARAV, specifically a Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or an Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) in the Japan Region.

The document outlines several specific services related to dive boats, including:

• Accomplishing dive boat dryberthing.

• Repair and preservation of freeboard and underwater hull.

• Replacing propulsion shaft and stuffing box.

• Accomplishing ELM-255042.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price job order.

• Period of Performance: Generally from July 30, 2026, to December 30, 2026, for various line items.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but payment will be in Japanese Yen (JPY) using an exchange rate of JPY 150.4415 per USD 1.00.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Close of business on July 07, 2026.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via e-mail is mandatory, with alternatives for fax, hand-delivery, or mail if e-mail is not possible.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The primary evaluation factor is Price (Lowest Total Price). The Government will conduct a price analysis and may deem a proposal unreasonable if the price is significantly unbalanced.

• Pre-Proposal Questions Deadline: June 23, 2026, at 10:00 JST.

• Site Visit: Scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 09:00 JST.

• Eligibility is restricted to firms with a current U.S. Navy MSRA/ABR Agreement in the Japan Region.

• The solicitation is not a small business set-aside.

• Offerors must certify they hold an active MSRA/ABR agreement or submit a copy if they do not currently possess one.

• Compliance with occupational and health standards for shipyard employment (29 CFR 1915) is required.

• Specific clauses related to Japanese conciliation procedures, contractor access to facilities, IT systems, and controlled unclassified information are included.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in JPY.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the work required to accomplish repairs and preservation on the "DIVE BOAT" under the ELM-255042 project.

• Location: Void Space, 6 inches AFT of Frame 3 to Frame 9.

• Primary Tasks: Structural repair and preservation of the void space.

• Specific Repairs:

  • Crop out and replace deformed web of web frame (approx. 20" H x 2" W).
  • Crop out and replace deformed shell plate (approx. 46" L x 46" W).
  • Inspect and potentially replace centerline keel.
  • Preserve structural surfaces in the void space.

• Cleaning: Power tool cleaning to SSPC-SP-3 and hand tool cleaning to SSPC-SP-2 where necessary. Preservation of new and disturbed surfaces to match surrounding areas.

• Welding standards are to be followed as per specified references.

• Nondestructive testing of new welded joints is required.

• Local air hose test for watertight boundary with no allowable leakage.

• Preservation work to match surrounding areas.

• Disposal of waste must comply with Japanese Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS).

• POP Start Date: 7/30/2026

• POP End Date: 12/30/2026

• Location: SASEBO

• Work is to be accomplished in conjunction with ICN 89ZAA85013_A01.

• Marine chemist inspection and underwater hull preservation will be covered by ICN 89ZAA85005_A01.

• Government Furnished Material (GFM) includes specific plates and beams (See Material List in document).

• Initial condition requires repair/preserve of void space under ELM-255042.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for replacing the propulsion shaft and stuffing box bracket on the DIVE BOAT.

• Replace propulsion shafts and stuffing box brackets for both port and starboard sides.

• Remove and install propellers.

• Clean exposed parts after disassembly.

• Inspect parts for wear and defects, replacing as necessary.

• Prepare flanges and matting surfaces by removing imperfections.

• Chase and tap exposed threaded areas.

• Fabricate and fit reamer bolts and taper pins.

• Tighten packing gland nuts, ensuring a small amount of leakage for lubrication and heat removal.

• Perform an operational test of each propulsion shaft during a sea trial.

• Verify correct operation during sea trial.

• Ensure no unusual leaks from the stuffing box shaft seal.

• Ensure no unusual vibration.

• Report results of specific requirements (clearances, welding, water hose test, alignment).

• Anticipated Award Date: June 30, 2026

• POP Start Date: July 30, 2026

• POP End Date: December 30, 2026

• Location: Sasebo-bay (for operational test)

• Specific materials are listed, including Johnson Brand for strut bearings (noted as a change from Goodrich Knave).

• Cleaning of the area to a gas/oil free condition and preservation for underwater hull will be performed by a separate contract (89ZAA85005-A01).

• Bilge cleaning and preservation will be performed by another contract (89ZAA85008-A01).

• Enclosure (A) provides guidance for propulsion shaft removal.

• Enclosure (B) provides visual guidance for the stuffing box bracket.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the "Job Specification" for the repair and preservation of the freeboard and underwater hull of a Dive Boat. The work is to be performed in dry-berthing.

• Scope of Work: Includes repair and preservation of the freeboard and underwater hull.

• Specific Tasks:

  • Removal of existing coatings for visual inspection and UT thickness reading.
  • Repair of plating, seams, butts, and half pipe fenders.
  • Fabrication and installation of new flange plates, lock pads, and hull plating.
  • Preservation of underwater hull (1,200 SF), freeboard (800 SF), and exterior deck (590 SF).
  • Cleaning and preservation of interior deck of the pilot house (160 SF).
  • Work on various components including structural members, awning supports, portable J-bar davits, sockets, pilot house, handrails, scuttles, deck access plates, hatches, fuel tanks, and generator room bilge areas.
  • Welding and nondestructive testing of welded joints.
  • Air testing of half pipe fenders.
  • Cleaning and preservation of new and disturbed surfaces.

• Materials: Specific quantities and types of steel plates, pipes, welding rods, and corrosion preventive compounds are detailed.

• Anticipated Award Date: June 30, 2026

• Period of Performance: July 30, 2026, to December 30, 2026

• Production Completion Date: October 30, 2026

• Preparing Activity: SASEBO

• Specific reporting requirements are outlined, including submission of Marine Chemist certificates and reports detailing inspection and repair results.

• Welding standards and nondestructive testing methods are specified.

• Not explicitly stated in this document.

• Dry docking and undocking are covered under a separate ICN (89ZAA85004 A01).

• Replacement/preservation of specific items like scuttles, deck access plates, hatches, fuel tanks, generator room bilge areas, engine propeller shaft cover, and awning are covered under separate ICNs.

• The contractor is responsible for waste disposal in accordance with Japanese Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To accomplish underwater hull repair and preservation work for one Dive Boat.

• Hoist and set the specified Dive Boat onto designated blocks.

• Design temporary structures and associated equipment to safely support the boat, dispersing weight to avoid concentrated stress on docking blocks.

• Ensure bearing stress is within nominal designed ground strength (600 psf or 2.9 tf/m2) and block loading pressure is within limits.

• Provide access to the boat.

• Connect the boat's hull to established connection points for lightning and static charge protection.

• Relocate blocks or wooden soft caps as needed for hull repair and preservation.

• Clean and preserve new and disturbed surfaces to match surrounding areas.

• Return the boat to water upon completion and approval.

• Bearing stress within nominal designed ground strength (600 psf or 2.9 tf/m2).

• Block loading pressure limited to a maximum of 20 long tons per square foot.

• Minimum of 90 percent of blocks land on longitudinal strength members or main transverse bulkheads.

• Submit a report detailing the arrangement of temporary structures, docking blocks, and calculated bearing stress.

• POP Start Date: 7/30/2026

• POP End Date: 12/30/2026

• Location: U.S. Navy Dry Dock No.2 (Pier PORT side)

• The government (SRF) will provide docking blocks and temporary structures, except for soft wood, soft wood caps, and arrow wood.

• A dockside tower crane/SP-1 will be available.

• No Government Furnished Material (GFM) is anticipated.