USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) AIT SUPPORT WORK
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 Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka (FLCY), has issued a Solicitation for AIT Support Work involving repair and maintenance services for the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). This Firm-Fixed-Price opportunity is for firms authorized to operate and do business in Japan, specifically those holding an active U.S. Navy Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) as a Prime Contractor. The period of performance is from July 21, 2026, to November 19, 2027, at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Naval Base, Japan. Proposals are due by February 02, 2026, at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST).
Scope of Work
The requirement involves a repair and maintenance package of work items detailed in Attachment (I) Work Specification(s) for two Technical Government Instructions (TGIs). Key aspects include compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items (NSIs) and SRF-JRMC Local Standard Items (LSIs), identification and reporting of conditions found ("Over and Above Work"), management of Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Contractor Furnished Material (CFM), and submission of an integrated production schedule. Bidders must also adhere to occupational and health standards (29 CFR 1915), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements, Japanese Conciliation Procedures, and customs/tax exemption regulations. The contract may include "Growth CLIN" work for additional authorized tasks.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: July 21, 2026 – November 19, 2027
- Place of Performance: Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan
- Set-Aside: None specified, but strict eligibility criteria apply.
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
- Mandatory Eligibility: Offerors must possess an active U.S. Navy MSRA or ABR as a Prime Contractor and be duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan. Firms without this are ineligible.
- Proposal Deadline: February 02, 2026, 10:00 AM JST.
- Access to Work Specifications (Attachment I): Request access via email to neil.s.flint.civ@us.navy.mil by January 29, 2026, 12:00 am JST. Access is provided via DoD SAFE and is valid for 14 days.
- Questions Deadline: Submit questions via email using Attachment (III) Request for Information Form by January 29, 2026, 12:00 PM JST.
- Submission Method: Proposals are to be submitted electronically via email.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Acceptability and Lowest Practical Price. Technical acceptability will assess proposed labor hours and material costs to determine the offeror's understanding and ability to complete the scope of work. The lowest practical price will be determined by evaluating the total price across all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
Key Attachments
- Attachment (I) Work Specification(s): Details the repair and maintenance tasks (requires access request).
- Attachment (II) Price Proposal Form: Critical for submitting detailed pricing for labor, material, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
- Attachment (III) Request for Information Form: Used for submitting clarifying questions.
- Attachment (IV) GFP_List_V3.xlsx: Lists Government Furnished Property (GFP) to be provided.