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Market Research Notice - General Market Research for Locally Available Program Capabilities (Japan) for APL-67

Department of Defense · Department of the Navy · NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
N62649-27-RFI-APL67
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
336611
Product service code
J999
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-18
Response deadline
Oct 21, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
Contracting contact
ai.gillard.ln@us.navy.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

Dear Industry Partners, The U.S. Navy Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC), through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, has posted a General Market Research announcement / Request for Information (RFI) on SAM.gov regarding locally available commercial program capabilities for the following work scope below: Name of Ship: APL -67 Work Scope: CHT Macerator Pump; Overhaul and Replace Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System; replace/install (NDAA Compliant) Galley Storeroom to Master-at-Arms Office Conversion; accomplish Gym Space Modification / Office Conversion; accomplish Weld Foundation; accomplish Toilet Paper Holders; replace Place of Performance: Yokosuka Naval Base and /or the Contractor’s facility Period of Performance: 11/15/2026 -3/15 (Tentative) As an active Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) holder supporting Seventh Fleet vessel maintenance and repair, your direct operational feedback is critical to this initiative. We strongly encourage your company to participate and submit responses. Submissions may be prepared in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF format, and responses written in either English or Japanese are accepted, though English is preferred for formal technical records. Thank you for your ongoing partnership and continued support in maintaining fleet readiness across the Western Pacific.

Contact

Point of contact
Ai Gillard - Contracting Officer
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
ai.gillard.ln@us.navy.mil
Secondary
peterjommel.s.arrieta.ln@us.navy.mil
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