This document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to provide “MACHINE LOWER BEARING STAVES OF RUDDER SERVICE” for a U.S. Navy ship at the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility & JRMC in Yokosuka, Japan. The solicitation, N0040626Q00190001, issued on December 4, 2025, requires a firm, fixed-price contract. Key aspects include a performance period from February 1 to March 31, 2027, with an offer due date of January 10, 2026. Contractors must be registered with SAM, comply with specific entry requirements for Japan (including SPOT LOA), and adhere to detailed packaging, marking, and invoicing procedures via WAWF. The government will evaluate offers based on technical merit (including delivery), price, and past performance. Special attention is given to safety, environmental, and security regulations, including those related to combating trafficking in persons and restrictions on certain foreign procurements.
This government solicitation (N0040626Q0019) is for a firm, fixed-price contract to machine lower bearing staves of a rudder for a U.S. Navy ship in Yokosuka, Japan. The project falls under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program, with an offer due date of December 19, 2025, and a performance period from February 1 to March 31, 2027. Key evaluation factors include technical capability, delivery date, price, and past performance, with a single award anticipated for all items. The contractor is responsible for all equipment, materials, and travel, as well as ensuring compliance with Japanese and U.S. regulations, safety, and environmental standards. Personnel entering Japan require a Letter of Authorization (LOA) through the SPOT system, and invoices must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The solicitation details specific packaging, marking, and shipping instructions, emphasizing traceability for all freight. This RFP aims to secure specialized marine repair services while adhering to strict government contracting requirements.