BERTHING BARGE; CLEAN

The solicitation N6264926Q0376 seeks a firm-fixed-price job order for the deep cleaning of the USS NUECES (APL-40) berthing barge located in Sasebo, Japan, with performance required between September 14 and November 16, 2026. The scope entails comprehensive interior cleaning of all crew living spaces from the 03 Level to the Third Deck, including decks, bulkheads, overheads, ventilation systems, piping, furniture, bathroom facilities, galley equipment, and windows, along with sanitization of all fixtures and removal of water, trash, grease, and debris. A condition report by the Berthing Management Team is mandatory upon completion. All work must adhere to NAVSEA Standard Item 009-04 and other referenced standards, with inspection and acceptance occurring at Sasebo by the Contracting Officer’s representative. The contract is administered under the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, with payment processed electronically via WAWF using the DoDAAC HQ0721, in Japanese yen at the FY26 exchange rate of 150.4415 JPY per USD, though contract amounts are quoted in U.S. dollars for administrative clarity. Offerors must be duly authorized to operate in Japan under DFARS 252.225-7042, and those not based in Japan must provide unambiguous documentation of compliance. A current and active U.S. Navy MSRA or ABR agreement in the Japan Region is mandatory; non-compliant offerors are ineligible unless the Navy can complete a master agreement prior to award without delaying vessel availability. Proposals must include a signed SF-18 or SF-33 with responses to specified provisions, a proposal breakdown sheet in Japanese yen, and a certification or copy of the MSRA/ABR agreement. All submissions are required electronically via email by August 17, 2026, with no exceptions unless technical issues prevent it. Compliance with cybersecurity controls including DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7021 is required, and all personnel must obtain a DoD Common Access Card prior to site access, with U.S. citizens or permanent residents needing a NACI or T1 investigation and fingerprinting. The contract includes clauses covering workers’ compensation, liability insurance, prompt payment, electronic