USS HIGGINS (DDG-76) 6C1 Farm Out Bundle# 4, Yokosuka Japan

This contract is a firm fixed price solicitation issued by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka for repair and maintenance services aboard the USS HIGGINS (DDG-76) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka in Japan. The scope of work includes multiple specific structural and systems repair tasks such as corrosion repair on deck plating and bulkheads, replacement of vent piping, and maintenance of firemain and potable water systems, all detailed in Task Group Instructions attached to the solicitation. The period of performance runs from 17 August 2026 through 23 March 2027, with all proposals due by 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time on 28 May 2026. Only entities duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan as defined by DFARS 225.1103(3) may respond. Technical references and work specifications are distributed via DoD SAFE, and proposers must request access through designated Navy email contacts. The contract is evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with award going to the responsible offeror whose proposal meets minimum technical and past performance standards at the lowest evaluated price. Pricing details must be submitted in Attachment II, though the total contract value is not disclosed. The work requires strict adherence to NAVSEA Standard Items, SRF-JRMC Local Standard Items, and DoD security, safety, and environmental protocols, including compliance with 29 CFR 1915 for shipyard employment, preservation of historic structures at the naval base, and control of unclassified information under strict dissemination rules. All offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and CAGE code, and must complete required representations including size status and socioeconomic certifications through SAM. Proposals must include an active U.S. Navy MSRA or ABR certification, documentation of eligibility to operate in Japan, and fully completed attachments including the Proposal Breakdown Form, QASP, CDRL, and Government Furnished Property listings. Every contractor employee must pass a background investigation appropriate to their access level, ranging from NACI/T1 for general personnel to T5/T5R for privileged IT roles, and foreign nationals are prohibited from accessing ERP systems. The contractor is responsible for securing laydown space if needed, bearing all associated costs, and extending full commercial warranties to the Government at no extra charge. Invoicing must be conducted through Wide Area WorkFlow using the designated DoDAACs, with