This is a public tender notice for the repair and alteration of vessels for the US Navy, specifically for the USS Higgins DDG76. The contract requires offerors to possess a Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) and be authorized to do business in Japan. Work specifications and related documents will be provided via DoD SAFE. The period of performance is from June 29, 2026, to February 8, 2027, with performance at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Proposals are due by April 10, 2026. The evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, with technical acceptability and past performance being crucial. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments and submit proposals electronically. Hazardous material identification and safety data must be provided. The contract is a firm-fixed-price type.
The contractor work start date is June 29, 2026, and the contractor work completion date is February 8, 2027. The bid notice states, The contractor shall accomplish the work within the period of performance POP listed in each task group instruction TGI.
The bid notice mentions Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions and electronic invoicing. It states, The contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order. Specific details on payment terms are within the WAWF system and associated clauses.
The bid notice states, The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided that such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government.
The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The bid notice states, Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 15 contracting by negotiation utilizing lowest price technically acceptable LPTA source selection process identified in FAR ****.
The bid notice requires offerors to possess a current and active US Navy MSRA or ABR agreement. It states, Firms who do not possess an active U. S. MSRA/ABR as a prime contractor are ineligible for award.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties. However, it references FAR clauses such as **** Default fixed-price supply and service, which would cover potential penalties for non-performance.
The bid notice indicates that a site visit is not mandatory. It states, To schedule a ship check, offerors shall email a request for a ship check to the POC listed above.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission. Therefore, sample submission is FALSE.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid. However, it references FAR **** Protest after award and FAR **** Applicable law for breach of contract claim, which would govern protest procedures.
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total monetary value for the contract.
