V-22 Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Production Line Installation Hangar 5500 MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
Overview
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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 FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA, is soliciting proposals for the installation of a V-22 Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Production Line inside Hangar 5500 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. This is an unrestricted, competitive action for sources authorized to operate in Japan. The goal is to establish a fully functional MRO line capable of supporting three V-22 aircraft. Proposals are due by June 14, 2026, at 12:00 AM.
Scope of Work
This requirement includes the comprehensive installation of a V-22 MRO production line. Key tasks involve:
- Design and Layout: Final design and layout drawings for three V-22 maintenance slots in Hangar 5500's South Bay.
- Hangar Preparation: Requesting and overseeing necessary structural modifications, floor coatings, and utility upgrades within Hangar 5500.
- Equipment Installation: Installation of both Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE), including tooling, shelving, and safety devices. GFE lists detail equipment for a single V-22 PMI, contractor-transported GFE, government-delivered GFE, and GFE available at Iwakuni.
- Operational Checks: Conducting operational checks of all installed equipment.
- Compliance: Ensuring the facility and systems adhere to all applicable safety, environmental, and aviation regulations, including stringent Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental (OSHE) provisions. Contractors must develop and maintain a detailed Industrial Safety, Health, and Environmental (ISHE) Plan, report incidents, and promote accident prevention.
Facilities Provided
The U.S. Government will provide the South Bay (with specific power outlets) and North Bay (one power outlet) of Hangar 5500, approximately 53 sqm of climate-controlled office space with power and Ethernet, and approximately 91 sqm of non-climate-controlled warehouse space.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: July 15, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
- Key Milestones: Completion of the first MRO slot by October 31, 2026; second by January 30, 2027; and third by April 30, 2027.
- Response Date: June 14, 2026, 12:00 AM JST
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
Eligibility & Evaluation
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted. Offerors must be duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan, as prescribed by DFARS 225.1103(3).
- Evaluation Factors: Price, Schedule, and Technical. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.
- Submission: Standard Form 1449 must be completed and submitted. Payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Additional Notes
Primary place of performance is MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, with some tasks at Naval Air Facility Atsugi (NAFA). Mandatory adherence to host nation laws, regulations, and the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) is required. Contractors will need appropriate background investigations and access credentials (CAC).
Contact: Jonathan Groeschel, jonathan.j.groeschel.civ@us.navy.mil, 81468161724.