How to bid on Preventive Maintenance for PSNS Barges YR-85 and YR-95, DEPT of the Navy

What the Navy is buying

The Department of the Navy is seeking a contractor for preventive maintenance and repair work on two Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) barges, YR-85 and YR-95. This work will take place at Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan.

The project is scheduled to run from September 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026. This is an opportunity for specialized firms to provide essential vessel maintenance services to the U.S. Navy.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 27, 2026. To access the detailed work specifications, you must send an email request by July 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST).

The final deadline for submitting your offer is August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM JST. Offers submitted after this time will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for prime contractors who hold an active U.S. Navy Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR). Firms without one of these agreements are not eligible to bid.

Additionally, bidders must be duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan. The work involves equipment maintenance and repair for naval vessels.

How to respond

To begin, you need to request access to the work specification package. Send an email to [email protected] and [email protected] by July 31, 2026, 10:00 AM JST. The government will then send you a link and instructions to retrieve the documents via DoD SAFE.

Note that once the access link is sent, it is only valid for 14 days. After reviewing the specifications, prepare and submit your offer by the August 10, 2026, 10:00 AM JST deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your firm meets all eligibility requirements, especially possessing an active U.S. Navy MSRA or ABR and authorization to do business in Japan. Verify these credentials are current and active.

When preparing your offer, carefully review all work specifications provided in Attachment (I). Your proposal should clearly demonstrate your understanding of the required maintenance and repair tasks and your capability to complete them within the specified timeframe and location.

Pay close attention to all instructions for submitting your offer, including formatting and required documentation, to avoid any submission errors.