Upgrade the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) on the Sasebo Portal Crane SP-1
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 (NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka) has issued a Special Notice regarding the upgrade of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) on the Sasebo Portal Crane SP-1 in Sasebo, Japan. This notice indicates an intent to award on a sole source basis to SHI, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), due to intellectual property rights and the absence of suitable technical data for full and open competition.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, tools, materials, and equipment to upgrade the PLC on the Sasebo Portal Crane SP-1. Key tasks include:
- Conducting an onsite survey to verify components.
- Preparing and submitting an upgrade plan, parts list, drawings, and manuals for Government review.
- Providing necessary PLC (IQ-R series) GOT equipment as per Attachment (1).
- Performing the PLC upgrade, including removal of old components.
- Facilitating Government inspection of updated components.
- Conducting an operational test to ensure satisfactory crane operation.
- Providing finalized as-built drawings, parts lists, and manuals post-inspection.
- Training Government employees on the updated PLC system maintenance and operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Sole Source Intent)
- Set-Aside: None specified (justified sole source to SHI)
- Response Due: March 25, 2026
- Published: March 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Sasebo Dry Dock #2 (SP1), Sasebo, Japan
- Requested Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (actual upon award)
Government Furnished
The Government will provide:
- Equipment: Test weights and associated rigging gear for operational testing.
- Services: Crane operator, rigger, and signaler.
Additional Notes
This procurement is justified as a sole source to SHI because they designed, manufactured, and installed the SP-1 crane and provide its lifecycle support. The Navy did not acquire detailed technical data packages suitable for full and open competition when acquiring the crane. As the OEM, SHI retains intellectual property rights to engineering calculations, specifications, and software for their PLC controllers, including any modifications.