Clean and Inspect, CHT System

This solicitation, identified as N6264926Q0359, pertains to the clean and inspect services for the CHT system on LCU-1631, to be performed at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo in Japan, with a performance period from July 6, 2026, to August 30, 2026. The procurement is restricted to offerors holding an active Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) within the Japan region, or those willing to execute such an agreement prior to award. Contractors not located in Japan must demonstrate compliance with DFARS 252.225-7042 to be eligible, and all proposals must quote on every line item; failure to meet these conditions disqualifies the offer. The contract is awarded on a firm fixed price basis, with evaluation based solely on the lowest total price, subject to a government review for unbalanced pricing. Payment will be made in Japanese yen at a FY26 exchange rate of JPY 150.4415 per USD, with transaction fees applied by Bank of America, and all invoicing must be completed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system using electronic fund transfer. The work scope is detailed in a seven-page Job Specification (ICN 38NBA59304_00_A01) under CLIN 0001, requiring adherence to MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for item marking and shipment labeling, verified using machine-readable automatic identification technology. Quality assurance must conform to NAVSEA Standard Item 009-04, with the government retaining the right to reject work if the contractor fails to meet its quality management system requirements. Security and compliance mandates include handling Controlled Unclassified Information per Title 36 CFR and DoD directives, implementing OPSEC training within 30 days of onboarding with annual refreshers, and ensuring personnel meet security clearance standards—U.S. citizens or permanent residents for non-sensitive access, with SF-86, fingerprint cards, and background investigations required for sensitive roles. Cybersecurity obligations include compliance with NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding covered defense information, and cyber incident reporting, with annual training and current background checks mandatory for IT access. Offerors must maintain current SAM representations, including certifications for independent price determination, telecommunications