USS HIGGINS (DDG-76) FY26 6C1 SRA BUNDLE 2, Yokosuka Japan
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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 pre-solicitation notice for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for ship repair and continuous maintenance services for the USS HIGGINS (DDG 76). This work, known as Surface Restricted Availability (SRA) 6C1 Bundle 2, will be performed in Yokosuka, Japan. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated scope of work involves a comprehensive range of repair and maintenance activities for the USS HIGGINS (DDG 76). Key Task Group Instructions (TGIs) include, but are not limited to:
- Inspection, Repair, and Preservation: Various bilge areas, Vacuum Collection Holding Tank (VCHT) Rooms, Potable Water Tanks, Sewage Collection Tanks, Plumbing Waste Drain Tanks, Cofferdams, and Waste Water Drain Collecting Tanks.
- Structural and Mechanical Repairs: Brackets and foundations for Gas Turbine Generators (GTG), Halon Fire Extinguisher Cylinders, pipe hangers, grating supports, and Fire Control System (FCS) Water Cooler foundations.
- Deck and Hull Work: Removal and installation of deck plates and bulkhead plates, repair of FWD Gas Turbine Module (GTM) and GTG Boundary Layer Infra-Red Suppression System (BLISS) Cap, preservation of Escape Trunks, inspection and replacement of Aircraft Securing Fittings and Nonskid Systems on the Flight Deck and Forecastle.
- System Cleaning and Replacement: Chemical cleaning of the VCHT Piping System and replacement of deck coverings.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance (POP): June 29, 2026, to February 8, 2027
- Place of Performance: Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition has no socio-economic set-asides. Eligibility is restricted to sources duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan (per DFARS 252.225-7042). Additionally, 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. Non-MSRA/ABR holders may request an application package from flcy_msra_abr_group@us.navy.mil, but the certification process can take up to a year.
Timeline & Submission
- Projected Solicitation Release: On or about March 5, 2026.
- The solicitation and any amendments will be made available on the SAM.gov website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates. This is a pre-solicitation notice and not a request for proposals.
Points of Contact
- Contracting Officer: Ai Gillard (ai.gillard.ln@us.navy.mil)
- Contract Specialist: Kazuya Iwanaga (kazuya.iwanaga.ln@us.navy.mil) All questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice should be submitted in writing to the listed POCs.