How to bid on USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5) Regular Overhaul for NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka Site Singapore

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka Site Singapore is seeking capability statements from ship repair firms. This is for a future competitive solicitation for the Regular Overhaul (ROH) of the USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5). The overhaul is tentatively planned for late 2027.

This is a market research notice, not a solicitation for proposals or a contract award. It is an opportunity for your firm to show the Navy your capabilities for major ship repair work in the Seventh Fleet area of responsibility.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This notice was published on September 10, 2026. Responses are due no later than September 26, 2026, at 2:00 AM ET. This is 15 calendar days after the notice issue date.

At the deadline, the Navy will stop accepting capability statements. Only electronic submissions will be accepted; telephone or fax submissions will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for ship repair firms that can perform a major ship overhaul. Your firm must be active in SAM.gov and authorized to operate in the country where the work will be performed. The work is expected to take place at a contractor shipyard in the Seventh Fleet Area of Responsibility.

Firms with experience repairing U.S. Navy ships are encouraged to highlight this in their response. The Navy is looking for firms with a track record in relevant work, as outlined in the attached Work Item Index.

How to respond

To access the opportunity, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Your capability statement should be on company letterhead and include your firm's name, telephone number, mailing address, and email address for one point of contact. It should briefly describe your firm and its capabilities to perform a major ship repair overhaul. Highlight relevant work that matches the requirements in the Work Item Index, including contract types, dollar value, number of employees, and years in business. Also include your firm’s website address and any experience repairing U.S. Navy ships. The statement must be five pages or less.

Email your capability statement to [email protected]. The subject line of your email must be "Capability Statement – Synopsis USS MIGUEL KEITH (ESB-5) ROH. Response."

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is a Request for Information (RFI), the goal is to demonstrate your firm's expertise and capacity. Carefully review the attached Work Item Index to understand the anticipated requirements for the Regular Overhaul. Tailor your capability statement to directly address these items.

Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active. Inactive registrations will disqualify your firm from consideration for future awards. Clearly state your authorization to do business in the relevant country of performance. Keep your response concise and within the five-page limit, focusing on concrete examples of past performance that align with the Navy's needs for a major ship overhaul.