Naval Ship Structural and Hull Preservation Work

The contract involves the execution of critical preservation, overhaul, and replacement activities focused on maintaining the structural integrity of USS HIGGINS (DDG-76), with an emphasis on corrosion control, surface preparation, painting, and comprehensive hull maintenance. These tasks are essential to ensure the vessel remains seaworthy and operationally effective, addressing long-term degradation issues through systematic and certified marine repair practices. The work will be performed at Yokosuka, Japan, under the supervision of the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, a Department of Defense entity responsible for sustaining naval assets in the Pacific region. This subcontract opportunity, classified under NAICS code 238290 for other specialized construction activities, is open for responses until July 13, 2026, with the solicitation posted on June 24, 2026. The work requires skilled labor and specialized equipment to meet rigorous naval standards for marine coatings and structural repairs, and the performance location is restricted to the Yokosuka naval facility, indicating the need for contractors to either operate locally or coordinate logistics to support on-site execution. Participation is limited to subcontractors authorized to support Department of Defense maritime maintenance operations, with no specific set-aside provisions indicated.