USS HIGGINS (DDG 76) 6C1 BUNDLE 3

This solicitation, identified as N6264926RA044 for the USS HIGGINS (DDG 76) 6C1 BUNDLE 3, is exclusively open to entities duly authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan under DFARS 252.225-7042. The work scope involves repair and maintenance activities aboard the vessel at Yokosuka Naval Base, with a defined period of performance from June 29, 2026, to December 8, 2026. All proposers must access the detailed work specifications, located in Attachment (I) under Section J, exclusively through the DoD SAFE secure file-sharing platform, requiring a formal access request submitted by May 13, 2026, to the designated U.S. Navy email addresses. Access to these files is time-limited to 14 days once granted. Proposals are due no later than May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time, and must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE, adhering to Microsoft Office Suite 2016 and Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017 compatibility standards, with all documentation in English. The evaluation process follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology per FAR 15.103-2, assessing proposals on three non-ranked, pass/fail factors: Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price. Only offers rated “Acceptable” in both Technical Acceptability and Past Performance will be considered for award, with selection based solely on the lowest evaluated price. Contract administration is governed by WAWF as the mandated invoicing system, with specific DoDAACs for payment processing including HQ0907 and N62649. The contract requires adherence to multiple NAVSEA Standard Items, including NSI 009-01, NSI 009-04, and NSI 009-60, alongside FAR clauses 52.246-2 and 52.246-4 for inspection and acceptance, which occur at the destination site—SRF AND JRMC Yokosuka. Special requirements include mandatory security clearances for personnel (T3/T3R investigations), compliance with 29 CFR 1915 for shipyard safety, extension of commercial warranties to the U.S. Government