USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) BALLAST TANKS REPAIR AND PRESERVE
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, through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka Site SASEBO, has issued a presolicitation notice for the repair and preservation of ballast tanks and other areas on the USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47). This effort will take place at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) in Japan. The agency intends to issue a competitive solicitation restricted to Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) and Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) holders located and authorized to operate in Japan.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the repair and preservation of ballast tanks and other specified areas on the USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47). The period of performance is anticipated to run from October 12, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intends to issue a competitive solicitation)
- Duration: October 12, 2026 – July 31, 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified; restricted to MSRA/ABR holders in Japan
- Response Date for Presolicitation: June 26, 2026
- Published: June 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), Japan
Eligibility & Restrictions
This procurement is specifically intended for sources duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan, in accordance with DFARS 225.1103(3). To be eligible for award, offerors must be Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) and Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) holders located in Japan, and must demonstrate their authorization to perform the required work within Japan at the time of proposal submission. Companies must ensure they meet these criteria and provide necessary documentation to verify their status and compliance with Japanese laws and regulations.
Additional Notes
This is a synopsis notice only and not a solicitation or request for proposal. No contract will be awarded from this notice. The information provided is subject to change and does not bind the U.S. Government to award a contract.