LOWER STERN GATE AND TRANSOM; REPAIR on USS SAN DIEGO

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet titled "Proposal Breakdown (FY26) Single CLIN.xlsx". It appears to be a template or form for bidders to provide a detailed breakdown of their proposed costs for a single CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) for Fiscal Year 2026.

• In-House Labor Cost: Sections for detailing labor rates, number of personnel, hours, and associated costs for in-house work.
• Sub-Contractor Labor Cost: Sections for detailing labor costs associated with subcontractors, including their names.
• Material Cost: Fields for describing materials, quantity, unit of issue, unit price, and extended price.
• Other Cost: Fields for detailing miscellaneous costs beyond labor and materials.
• Summary Totals: Aggregates for labor hours, labor cost, material/other cost, and a grand total for proposal evaluation.
• Exchange Rate: Includes a FY26 Budget Exchange Rate (BER) of 150.4415.
• Vessel List: Lists several US Navy vessels (USS AMERICA (LHA-6), USS ASHLAND (LSD-48), etc.).

This document is crucial for bidders as it provides the structure and categories required for submitting their cost proposal. Bidders must use this template to detail their pricing, ensuring all cost elements are accounted for and presented in the specified format. The inclusion of the BER and vessel list may provide context for the pricing or operational environment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the repair of the lower stern gate and transom of the USS SAN DIEGO (LPD-22). The contract award is restricted to firms possessing a current Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR). If the successful offeror has a Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels (MARAV), the award will be a firm fixed price job order under that agreement. Non-MARAV holders are instructed to substitute "contract" for "job order" in specific DFARS clauses.

• Repair of the lower stern gate and transom of the USS SAN DIEGO (LPD-22).

• Work must be accomplished in accordance with applicable NAVSEA Standard Items (NSIs) and SRF-JRMC Local Standard Items (LSIs).

• Contractor must comply with higher-level quality standards, including ISO 9001:2015 and NAVSEA Standard Item 009-04.

• Contractor must submit an Integrated Production Schedule.

• Contractor must participate in various meetings and coordination efforts related to availability preparation.

• Identification and reporting of "Condition Found" repairs.

• Compliance with specific safety and operational requirements for cranes and rigging equipment.

• Adherence to cybersecurity requirements, including CMMC Level 1 (Self) or higher.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: March 27, 2026 to September 30, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Aboard the vessel at Sasebo Naval Base.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the "YEN AMOUNT JPY" is noted for administrative purposes, applying an FY26 Budget Exchange Rate.

• Proposals are due by 10:00 AM local time on March 18, 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email or through DoD SAFE if file size is too large.

• The solicitation is for a "Negotiated Acquisition more than SAT" (Simplified Acquisition Threshold).

• Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

• Technical Acceptability is determined by evaluating if the proposal meets minimum requirements, including sufficient labor hours and costs to demonstrate understanding and ability to complete the scope of work.

• Offerors must possess a current U.S. Navy MSRA or ABR or expect to complete certification prior to award.

• Award is restricted to firms with a current Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR).

• Amendments will be released electronically.

• Offerors are encouraged to submit their best offer from a price standpoint as the Government intends to award without discussions.

• Attachment (I) contains the SRF-JRMC Det. Sasebo Work Specification(s).

• Attachment (II) is a Proposal Breakdown Form for contractor response.

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

This document outlines the "Job Specification" for the repair of the "Lower Stern Gate and Transom" on the USS SAN DIEGO (LPD-22).

The work involves the repair of the lower stern gate and transom, including:

• Repair of the well deck transom (critical coated area).

• Repair of the lower and upper stern gates.

• Work within various stern gate operating gear rooms, Nixie machinery room, and stern gate machinery room.

• Work in the well deck and flight deck, aft end of the ship.

• Work within specific ballast tanks.

• Identification and replacement of various components including hinge pins, lift pins, keeper plates, rubber seals, seal support channels, and transom plates.

• Fabrication and installation of new components such as transom plates, rubber seal support channels, bolting headers, and seal bars.

• Cleaning and preservation of new and disturbed surfaces.

• Anticipated Award Date: 03/13/2026

• POP Start Date: 03/16/2026

• POP End Date: 09/30/2026

• Production Completion Date: 07/04/2026

• Preparing Activity: SASEBO

• Includes detailed specifications for materials (e.g., CRES, high tensile steel, rubber, bronze).

• References numerous technical manuals, drawings, and standard items for guidance.

• Requires specific testing, including load tests for temporary lifting padeyes (lower and upper stern gates).

• Mandates a pre-briefing to confirm understanding of tasks and precautionary measures.

• Requires submission of condition reports and a marine chemist certificate.

• Includes requirements for tank, void, and cofferdam cleaning, including waste liquid disposal and inspections.

• Mentions the need for gas freeing on tanks prior to hot work.