LPAC Maintenance Overhaul

This government solicitation, N0040626Q01680001, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Low Pressure Air Compressors (LPAC) Maintenance Overhaul. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Puget Sound is seeking a contractor to provide these services. The contract will be a firm, fixed-price award. Offers will be evaluated based on technical factors (including delivery date), price, and past performance. Key requirements include contractor registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) and compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) for information systems handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The solicitation also outlines specific procedures for shipping (FOB Origin with NAVSUP WSS arranging transportation), invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and unique item identification. For contractors whose employees need to enter Japan to perform contract requirements, specific procedures for obtaining Letters of Authorization (LOA) through the Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) system and base access requirements are detailed.

This amendment to solicitation N0040626Q0168 extends the closing date for offers from May 13, 2026, to May 22, 2026. Additionally, it incorporates FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation 2026-O0038)," effective February 2026. This modification, issued by NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND, ensures that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment to ensure their proposals are considered, with options for acknowledgement including completing items 8 and 15 of the amendment, noting receipt on each offer copy, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) supplements existing Task Group Instructions (TGIs) to define the scope of work for maintaining and inspecting #1, #2, and #3 Low-Pressure Air Compressors (LPACs) on the USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115) at the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC), Yokosuka, Japan. The contractor is required to accomplish TGI tasks, contact Project POCs for questions, perform testing in the presence of an SRF-JRMC QA representative, and program/adjust LPAC Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). The government will provide crane, rigging, and utility services, along with safety, gas-free, and quality assurance inspections. The contractor must provide all other necessary equipment and materials. The period of performance is from August 17, 2026, to September 12, 2026. The PWS also outlines requirements for contractor conduct, workplace identification, security, safety, environmental compliance, and accident reporting. Compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and specific restrictions regarding parking, restricted colors, radio equipment, personal electronics, and photography are mandatory. Performance standards include 100% service compliance, timely communication, and adherence to invoicing procedures and Combating Trafficking in Persons regulations. The contractor must also report all labor hours via the eCMRA website.

This government solicitation, N0040626Q0168, is for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to provide Low Pressure Air Compressor (LPAC) Maintenance Overhaul services. The acquisition is a firm, fixed-price contract, with award anticipated based on technical, delivery date, price, and past performance. The solicitation includes specific instructions for offerors, such as the submission deadline for questions (one day prior to closing), and the requirement to note any exceptions to terms or conditions. Invoices must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The project involves work that may require contractor employees to enter Japan, necessitating compliance with USFJ Instruction and obtaining a Letter of Authorization (LOA) through the SPOT system. Contractors must also adhere to specific packaging, marking, and shipping instructions, including traceable freight methods. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance is required, with contractors needing to maintain a current CMMC status and provide unique identifiers for items. Offers will be evaluated based on the criteria outlined in Section A and Section M, with an emphasis on advantageous offers to the Government, considering price and other factors.