Pre-Solicitation Notice for USS HIGGINS (DDG 76) 6C1 Bundle 3
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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, specifically NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the USS HIGGINS (DDG 76) 6C1 Bundle 3 ship repair and continuous maintenance services. This will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, with the Request for Proposal (RFP) anticipated to be issued on or about April 6, 2026. The work will be performed at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan.
Scope of Work
The anticipated scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following Task Group Instructions (TGIs):
- Inspect, repair, and preserve forward and aft uptake spaces.
- Inspect, repair, and preserve intake spaces for No. One GTM and SSGTG, and No. 2 & No. 3 GTM and SSGTG.
- Repair structural members in the main deck weather.
- Repair intake and uptake louvers.
- Install and remove scaffolding for ship's force work.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance (POP): Anticipated from June 29, 2026, to December 8, 2026.
- Projected Solicitation Issuance: On or about April 6, 2026.
- Published Date: March 20, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: No socio-economic set-asides will be used for this acquisition.
- Eligibility: The solicitation is intended only for sources authorized to operate and do business in Japan. Offerors must possess a current and active USN Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) issued by the U.S. Navy or NAVSUP FLCY. The certification process for MSRA or ABR may take up to a year; applications can be requested from flcy_msra_abr_group@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the official solicitation and any subsequent amendments. All questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice must be submitted in writing to the listed Points of Contact.