USS HIGGINS (DDG 76) CMAV

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

This document outlines the specifications for work to be accomplished on the USS Higgins (DDG 76).

The document details numerous standard items applicable to the job order, covering a wide range of maintenance, repair, and testing activities. Key areas include:

• General criteria and quality management.

• Environmental compliance and hazardous substance control.

• Maintenance of protection, cleanliness, and safety in confined spaces and shipboard areas.

• Control of asbestos-containing materials and mine warfare ships magnetic material.

• Provisioning of technical documentation and government property control.

• Procedures for interference removal, authorization, isolation, blanking, tagging, and cleanliness.

• Fire protection and prevention measures.

• Specific tasks such as temporary access, ship transit and berthing, and compartment closeout.

• Maintenance of ship facilities, stability, and heavy weather/mooring plans.

• Electrical and electronic cable procedures, including inspection, testing, installation, removal, and repair.

• Occupational safety and health plans.

• Various testing procedures including hydrostatic, seat tightness, operational, and local air hose tests.

• Specific item work such as overhaul of Seawater Supply Relief Valve, replacement of Fuel Oil Service Pump Suction Valve, installation of Multiple Cable Transit (MCT) Blocks, electrical cable replacement, fabrication and installation of various components like J-bar davit weight tests, dressing lines, and Nomex deck panels.

• Fabrication and installation of cosmetic polymeric deck covering.

• Insulation and lagging replacement.

• Testing of Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Breathing Air Charging System (SCBA BACS) Air Booster Pump Assembly Relief Valves.

• Provision of temporary services including generators, power stands, air compressors, crane services, forklift services, portable toilets, hand washing stations, and office space.

• Period of Performance: 28 February 2026 to 19 March 2026

• Location: HMAS Kuttubal, Sydney Australia

• Adherence to numerous NAVSEA Standard Items (FY26).

• Compliance with specific procedures for tag-out verification, receipt inspection, and compartment close-out.

• Use of Government Furnished Material (GFM) as specified.

• Maintenance of cleanliness levels (Level II and III) throughout the work.

• Final visual inspections and submission of reports and certifications.

Other / Unclassified

This document, "J-3 Local Standard Items SRFSG_009 - SRF Det Singapore (FY26) 01OCT2025.pdf", outlines the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Local Standard Items (LSIs) for the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility, Detachment Singapore. These LSIs are to be incorporated into all procurements issued and ongoing from the effective date of the letter.

• 099-201SI: Calibration Intervals for Contractor Measuring and Test Equipment.
• 099-202SI: Work Authorization Form(s) coordination.
• 099-203SI: Naval Supervisory Authority (NSA) notifications.
• 099-204SI: Heavy Weather Plan provision.
• 099-205SI: Contractor Cranes provision.
• 099-206SI: Interference reporting and testing.

Requests for deviations from these LSIs must be submitted in writing to SRF Det Singapore for adjudication and approval, with a full explanation of the reasons for the deviation.

These requirements do not authorize changes to contract terms, conditions, delivery schedules, prices, or amounts. Contractors considering these requirements a change must advise the Contracting Officer.

Mr. Sean Jermyn, Deputy Maintenance Officer, is the point of contact for further information.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it defines specific technical and procedural requirements that will be incorporated into contracts for services at SRF Detachment Singapore for FY26. Bidders must understand these LSIs to accurately scope their proposals and ensure compliance if awarded a contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "J-2 SN SING-017-26 USS HIGGINS Price Proposal Breakdown Sheet (1).xlsx", is an Excel spreadsheet containing a price proposal breakdown sheet. It is intended for bidders to detail their proposed costs associated with the opportunity.

• The sheet is structured with columns for various labor trades (e.g., Blacksmith, Boilermaker, Electrician, Pipefitters, Welders) and other cost categories like Subcontractor, Manhours, Labor Price, Material Price, and Other Costs.
• It requires bidders to input data for each work item number.
• The sheet includes fields for total manhours, labor price, material price, other costs, and a total price.
• A "Remarks" section is provided for additional details or explanations.

Bidders must use this template to provide a detailed breakdown of their pricing. This document is crucial for the government's evaluation of the proposed costs and for understanding the cost structure of the bidder's proposal. Failure to complete this form accurately and in the specified format may impact the proposal's evaluation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (N6264926RR007) is for OCONUS CMAV Execution for USS HIGGINS (DDG 76). The work involves ship repair services.

The solicitation references an attachment titled "Composite Work Package SING-017-26" for detailed work specifications. Section B lists numerous specific tasks, including but not limited to:

• Insulation and Lagging

• Welding, Fabricating, and Inspecting

• Deck Covering

• Cleaning and Painting

• Piping System work (testing, cleaning, flushing, repair)

• Valve repair and overhaul

• Electrical Cable Replacement

• Hull and boat repair tasks

• Installation of various components (e.g., cable transit blocks, safety nets)

• Fabrication and installation of specific parts (e.g., frame guards, davit weight tests)

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: February 28, 2026, to March 19, 2026 (1 Job)

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the award is based on Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

• Proposals are due by 12:00 PM local time on February 11, 2026.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal offers the lowest evaluated price and for which the non-price factor (technical) is rated as Acceptable (ALTER III).

• Submission Instructions: Offerors must submit a signed original SF 33, Section B, a price breakdown (Attachment J-2), supporting pricing documentation, and Form W-14 (Attachment J-5). Questions are due by February 5, 2026.

• Award is restricted to firms possessing a current Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement of Boat Repair (ABR) and an updated registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Firms without an MSRA/ABR may be ineligible unless sufficient time exists for the Navy to process their application.

• The acquisition is under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

• The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, inspection, payment (WAWF), and representations/certifications.

• Hazardous material identification and safety data may be required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is IRS Form W-14, "Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments." It is used by foreign contracting parties to inform the acquiring U.S. agency about their eligibility for exemptions from certain taxes related to federal procurement payments, specifically under section 5000C of the Internal Revenue Code.

• Part I: Identification: Collects information about the foreign contracting party and the acquiring agency, including names, addresses, and contract numbers.
• Part II: Exemption Based on an International Agreement: Allows the foreign party to claim relief from tax under a qualified income tax treaty.
• Part III: Exemption Based on an International Procurement Agreement or Because Goods/Services Produced/Performed in the United States: Allows for exemptions related to international procurement agreements or the origin of goods/services.
• Part IV: Explanation: Requires detailed explanations for claims made in Part II or Part III, including specific agreements, provisions, and the basis for eligibility.
• Part V: Certificate: A declaration by the foreign party, under penalties of perjury, confirming the accuracy of the information and acknowledging tax obligations.

Foreign entities bidding on U.S. government contracts may need to complete and submit this form to the acquiring agency to claim tax exemptions. Bidders should review the form and its instructions to understand the requirements for asserting eligibility for tax relief under international agreements or procurement rules. This form is provided to the acquiring agency, not the IRS.