YCV-16 REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND PRESERVATION, YOKOSUKA, JAPAN
Overview
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PSC
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Original Source
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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, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka (NAVSUP FLCY), is soliciting proposals for the repair, maintenance, and preservation of the YCV-16 vessel in Yokosuka, Japan. This is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) job order under a Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels (MARAV). Only firms with an active U.S. Navy MSRA/ABR as a Prime Contractor and authorized to operate in Japan are eligible. Proposals are due by March 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST).
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive repair, maintenance, and preservation services for the YCV-16 vessel. The detailed work items are outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) provided in Attachment (I). Key requirements include compliance with Occupational and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment (29 CFR 1915) and cybersecurity requirements (CMMC Level 1).
Eligibility & Requirements
- Mandatory: Offerors must possess an active U.S. Navy MSRA/ABR as a "Prime Contractor" and be duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan.
- Work Specifications: Access to the work specification package (Attachment I) is exclusively through DoD SAFE. Offerors were required to request access via email by February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM JST. Access, once granted, is valid for 14 days.
- Proposal Content: Proposals must specify any hazardous material in accordance with FAR 52.223-3 and DFARS 252.223-7001, and indicate if sea transportation is anticipated per DFARS 252.247-7022.
- Pricing: Bidders must use Attachment II (Price Proposal Form) for their itemized breakdown.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) job order under MARAV.
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to June 15, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's Facility.
- Award Currency: Award will be made in Japanese Yen (JPY).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: March 9, 2026, 10:00 AM JST.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Price, Technical Acceptability (including active MSRA/ABR), and Past Performance.
- Set-Aside/Preference: A 10% price preference will be applied for HUBZone small business concerns, unless waived.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Questions: All questions were to be submitted in writing via Attachment III (Request for Information Form) by February 27, 2026, 12:00 PM JST.
Amendments & Key Updates
- Amendment 0001 (Feb 23, 2026): Incorporated an initial site inspection/ship check schedule into Section L (L-4.0) for February 26, 2026.
- Amendment 0002 (Mar 3, 2026): Responded to vendor questions and updated the site inspection/ship check schedule to March 5, 2026. Clarified rules for Critical Coated Areas, GFM, safety inspections, and material handling.
- Amendment 0003 (Mar 4, 2026): Responded to further questions regarding YCV-16 components (zinc anodes, manhole cover gaskets, stanchions) and modified Section J - List of Attachments.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Kazuya Iwanaga at kazuya.iwanaga.ln@us.navy.mil or Peter Arrieta at peterjommel.s.arrieta.ln@us.navy.mil.