USNS to USS Conversion Support Services

The contract involves providing technical and administrative support to transition the USNS CITY OF BISMARCK T EPF 9 from a non commissioned naval auxiliary vessel to a fully commissioned U S Navy ship under the designation USS CITY OF BISMARCK This includes implementing all system reclassifications aligning with U S Navy commissioning standards ensuring that all onboard systems structures and documentation meet the operational and regulatory requirements for active duty service The work encompasses coordination between multiple technical teams to update classification codes validate equipment certifications and modify administrative records to reflect the new commissioned status Administrative support will focus on managing compliance with Navy directives including personnel manning adjustments logistics reclassification and integration into the commissioned fleet structure The place of performance is in Naha Japan where the vessel is scheduled for the conversion process and all activities must be completed within the timeframe dictated by the solicitation’s response deadline of July 8 2026 The effort is structured as a subcontract under the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka and falls under the NAICS code 336611 for ship and boat building and repairing requiring specialized expertise in naval vessel transitions and military compliance frameworks