WORK BOAT LARGE-1 (WBL-1) OVERHAUL, YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0003) to solicitation N6264926RA012 modifies the original solicitation as follows:

• Response to Question: Addresses a vendor question regarding a barge for transporting the Work Boat Large-1 (WBL-1). The government will not provide the barge; an alternative discussed was performing hole repairs.

• Solicitation Closing Date Extended: The closing date for the solicitation has been extended to March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST).

• Period of Performance (POP) Revised: The POP has been revised.

• Question Submission Deadline Extended: The deadline for submitting questions is extended to February 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM JST.

• Section A: Paragraphs 2 and 4 have been revised.

• Section F: The Period of Performance has been revised.

• Section L: Paragraph L-1.0 (B) regarding question submission has been revised.

• The proposal due date is extended to March 5, 2026.

• The deadline for submitting questions is extended to February 24, 2026.

• The Period of Performance is now April 30, 2026, through October 30, 2026.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation N6264926RA012, dated 18 Dec 2025, incorporates the site inspection schedule into Section L (L-4.0) of the solicitation. The original solicitation number is N6264926RA012.

• Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters: Miscellaneous text has been modified.

• Section L-1.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Updated to include information on accessing the Statement of Work (SOW), drawings, and references via the DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) and provides Points of Contact (POC) for this procurement.

• Section L-4.0 INSPECTION OF SITE / SHIP CHECK: This section has been added to detail the ship check for the Work Boat Large-1 (WBL-1).

• The amendment adds a mandatory ship check schedule:

  • Ship Check Date: 5 February 2026
  • Ship Check Time: 13:30PM JST (Duration: 1-3 hours)
  • Location: Berth-18, Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Yokosuka City, Kanagawa, Japan 238-0001

• Offerors are advised that any questions arising from the ship check should be submitted in writing and will be distributed as an amendment. Verbal information obtained during the ship check should not be relied upon.

• The amendment also clarifies that questions and answers will be distributed as an amendment to the solicitation.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation N6264926RA0120001 modifies the original solicitation dated 18 Dec 2025.

• The solicitation closing date has been extended to 12 February 2026 at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST).

• Section A, paragraph 4 has been revised.

• Section L, paragraph L-1.0 (B) has been revised to extend the due date for submission of questions to 5 February 2026 at 12:00 PM JST.

• Section A, paragraph 4

• Section L, paragraph L-1.0 (B)

• Response Due Date (updated in Section A)

• The proposal due date is extended to 12 February 2026.

• The deadline for submitting questions is extended to 5 February 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the repair and alteration of vessels (MARAV), specifically for the WBL-1 WORKBOAT OVERHAUL. It is intended for sources authorized to operate and do business in Japan. The requirement is in support of Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Port Operations.

• The core work involves the "WBL-1 (46WB1501) WORKBOAT OVERHAUL" as detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) provided in Attachment (I) of Section J.

• Contractor must possess an active U.S. Navy MSRA/ABR Agreement or complete the certification process prior to award.

• Compliance with specific safety and operational regulations, including those related to crane operations and hazardous materials, is required.

• Access to the work specification package (Attachment I) is via DoD SAFE and requires a request by a specific deadline.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: March 31, 2026, through September 30, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's facility.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: January 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST).

• Proposal Validity: 90 calendar days (unless otherwise specified).

• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on Price (Lowest Total Price) and Technical Acceptability. Offers must be technically acceptable and meet minimum requirements to be considered.

• Discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.

• Only sources duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan are eligible.

• Firms without an active U.S. MSRA/ABR as a Prime Contractor are ineligible for award.

• Access to Attachment (I) requires an email request by January 8, 2026.

• The solicitation is for a single award contract.

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

This document outlines the requirements for the overhaul of Work Boat Large #1 (46WB1501) to ensure its continued operational readiness for Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) port operations. CFAY relies on these work boats for critical functions such as mooring, dry docking, and managing berthing arrangements.

The overhaul includes a comprehensive list of tasks, including:

• Towing services for moving the boat to and from the contractor's facility.

• Docking and undocking procedures.

• Cleaning and ultrasonic testing (UT) of the underwater hull.

• Visual inspection of the hull and structural members.

• Preservation of the underwater hull.

• Replacement of zinc anodes.

• Painting and preservation of the main deck and above.

• Repair of pusher knees and hull D-rubber.

• Replacement of roller chocks, manual winches, and winch brakes.

• Shading/tinting of pilot house windows and cabin preservation/repairs.

• Removal and installation of new batteries.

• Repair and preservation of hatches, doors, and ladders.

• Removal and replacement of engine exhaust piping.

• Repair of the pilothouse roof.

• Testing, including dock trials and river/sea trials.

• Period of Performance (POP): 31 March 2026 - 30 September 2026.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's facility.

• The contract is for non-personal services.

• Work must be performed in accordance with high-quality workmanship standards accepted in the commercial marine industry.

• Compliance with all applicable national, prefecture, and local regulations for handling and disposal of waste products.

• Adherence to specific safety and environmental requirements.

• Contractor employees must display identification badges when on Government sites.

• Offerors are expected to examine the premises to understand the work and site conditions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment III, a Request for Information (RFI) form. It is designed for contractors to submit questions to the government regarding the RFP (RFP Number: N6264926RA012).

• Fields for Date of Request, Contractor, RFP Number, Page Number(s), and Contractor Questions.
• A section for Government Use Only, including Technical Reviewer, Date, TGI No., Date, and fields for Spec Chg, Dwg/Ref Chg, Rqmts Chg, Mat'l Chg, and Response to Code 200.

Bidders should use this form to submit any questions they have about the solicitation (RFP Number: N6264926RA012). The government will use the "Government Use Only" section for internal processing of the questions and any associated changes.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a price proposal form for Solicitation No. N6264926RA012. It is designed to capture pricing details for various CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) related to the "WORK BOAT LARGE#1 (WBL-1)" opportunity.

• Summary Sheet: Provides an overview of CLINs, associated SOWs, and placeholders for total labor, material, ODC, and proposed prices. It notes that values are linked to other tabs and manual input is not required in this summary.
• Sheet 1_N6105426RCPR101-0: This sheet details the "WBL-1 (46WB1501) Overhaul" CLIN. It includes sections for breaking down in-house and sub-contractor labor hours by work item, and for inputting costs for labor, materials, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs). It also specifies the period of performance as March 31, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
• Pricing Fields: The form includes fields for "Total Labor (MH)", "Labor Cost", "Material Cost", "ODC Cost", and "Proposed Price" for each CLIN. It also allows for detailed breakdowns of labor hours (in-house and sub-contractor) and costs.

This form is critical for bidders to accurately calculate and submit their proposed pricing for the opportunity. Bidders will need to input their labor rates and any material or ODC costs associated with the specified work items. The structure of this form dictates how pricing information must be presented to the government for evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for the 46WB1501 (WBL-1) Workboat Overhaul. It establishes a framework for Government surveillance of all aspects of work performed under the contract to ensure compliance with technical, safety, administrative, scheduling, environmental, and security requirements as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Purpose: To ensure full compliance, monitor technical operations, confirm administrative functions, record performance, and provide a consistent method for evaluating contract performance.
• Government Roles: Defines responsibilities for the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/Program Manager (PM), Marine Maintenance Officer (MMO) & Government Docking Observer, and Additional Experts.
• Performance Standards: Outlines specific performance standards and acceptable quality levels for contractor quality assurance, contract deliverables, and overall contract performance.
• Surveillance Methods: Details how the Government will monitor performance, including on-site inspections and customer feedback.
• Evaluation Ratings: Specifies the rating system (Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) for contractor performance.
• Documenting Performance: Explains how performance will be documented for contractual actions and past performance assessments.
• Frequency of Measurement: Lists intervals for performance measurement, including daily/weekly, monthly, at key milestones, at project completion, and as needed.

This QASP is critical for bidders as it outlines the Government's expectations for quality, performance monitoring, and evaluation. Understanding these standards and surveillance methods will help bidders prepare more compliant and competitive proposals and manage contract execution effectively. It highlights the specific areas and metrics the Government will use to assess performance throughout the contract lifecycle. Note that additional Quality Assurance or QASP requirements and related details are provided in the Statement of Work (SOW).