USS PIONEER (MCM-9) TEMPORARY CHILL WATER UNIT; PROVIDE
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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 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka Site SASEBO intends to issue a competitive solicitation for the provision and installation of a Temporary Chill Water Unit for the USS PIONEER (MCM-9) in Sasebo, Japan. This opportunity is restricted to firms holding an active Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) in the Japan Region. The award will be a Firm Fixed-Price Job Order. Proposals are due by June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work involves providing and installing temporary chill water (TEMP CW) units to maintain specific temperature levels (below 80°F) in designated spaces aboard the USS PIONEER during its availability period. Key tasks include:
- Installation of TEMP CW units in various compartments (e.g., Combat Information Center, Communication Center, Central Control Station, CO/XO State Rooms, Ship's Office, Crew Living Spaces).
- Fabricating adapters for connecting TEMP CW flexible hoses with cooling coil (CC) and fan coil assembly (FCA).
- Connecting appropriate power distribution panels and cables.
- Labeling units, installing emergency contact tags, and operating CC/FCA units.
- Maintaining TEMP CW units throughout the availability period.
- Removing units and reinstalling existing chill water (CW) piping with new gaskets and packing.
- Performing an operational pressure test on existing CW piping.
- The temporary air-cooled heat pump water chiller requires a minimum cooling capacity of 119 kW and a circulation pump flow rate of 122 GPM.
- Use of non-magnetic materials and permeability testing are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Job Order.
- Period of Performance: July 14, 2026, to October 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None. This solicitation is not a small business set-aside and is restricted to firms with an active MSRA or ABR in the Japan Region.
- Proposal Due: June 17, 2026.
- Published Date: June 3, 2026.
Eligibility & Evaluation
- Eligibility: Offerors must possess a current U.S. Navy MSRA/ABR Agreement in the Japan Region. Firms without one must submit a copy of their approved and active agreement. Firms not possessing an MSRA/ABR may be ineligible unless there is adequate time for the Navy to assess their application.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on "Alternative I: Price: Lowest total price." Technical acceptability is not an evaluation factor, as MSRA/ABR holders are pre-qualified. Offerors must quote on all items.
Additional Notes
- Work is to be performed in Sasebo, Japan.
- Contractors located outside Japan must unambiguously demonstrate compliance with DFARS 252.225-7042.
- Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements apply.
- Firms interested in applying for an MSRA/ABR can email flcy_msra_abr_group@us.navy.mil for an application package.