PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS YON-285 SASEBO, JAPAN
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka (FLCY), has issued a presolicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the repair and continuous maintenance of the USN YON-285 Craft in Sasebo, Japan. An official Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated on or about April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated scope of work involves various Task Group Instructions (TGIs) for ship repair, including:
- Repair and preservation of the underwater hull and freeboard.
- Cleaning of cargo oil and fuel tanks.
- Accomplishment of cathodic protection.
- Ship alterations, specifically YON-122D, YON-0123D, and 125D electrical modifications.
- Installation of a knuckle crane.
- Docking or hauling out the YON-285.
- Providing temporary head and temporary pier shack facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated from September 28, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
- Anticipated RFP Release: On or about April 20, 2026.
- Set-Aside: No socio-economic set-asides will be used.
- NAICS Code: 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing.
- PSC: J999 – Non Nuclear Ship Repair (West).
Eligibility
- Offerors must be authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan.
- 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.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a presolicitation and is not a request for proposals. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the release of the official solicitation and any subsequent amendments. Technical data pertinent to the requirement will be provided at the time of solicitation. Points of Contact: Jason Rankin (Contract Specialist) at jason.m.rankin6.civ@us.navy.mil and Hiromi Kurita (Contracting Officer) at hiromi.kurita.ln@us.navy.mil.