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USS SHOUP (DDG 86) SRA 7C1, Bundle 1

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC YOKOSUKA.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA · Response deadline: Sun, 06 Sep 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Navy is soliciting work for the USS SHOUP (DDG 86) through SRA 7C1, Bundle 1. USS SHOUP is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, and SRA refers to a Selected Restricted Availability—a maintenance period where ships undergo repairs, modernization, and upgrades while remaining in their homeport rather than entering a full shipyard availability.

This is ship repair and maintenance work in the naval surface combatant category. Selected Restricted Availabilities typically include hull, mechanical, and electrical work; combat systems maintenance; and various shipboard alterations. The "Bundle 1" designation suggests this may be a portion of a multi-package or phased procurement strategy for the overall availability. Work will be performed in Yokosuka, Japan, the homeport of the U.S. Navy's Forward Deployed Naval Forces.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no set-aside program. All responsible offerors, regardless of business size, may compete. However, the NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) carries a 1,250-employee size standard. Businesses above this threshold are considered other than small; those at or below may self-certify as small if eligible.

Given the location, prospective offerors must consider:

• Foreign contractor requirements: Performance in Japan imposes specific Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) considerations, local national labor laws, and potential need for Japanese business partnerships or licenses.
• Defense Industrial Base clearance: See the solicitation for security clearance and facility requirements.
• Navy maintenance experience: Prior experience with Naval Surface Force Pacific ship repair, SRA execution, and work in Yokosuka is typically heavily weighted.

How to put together a competitive bid

For unrestricted Navy ship repair solicitations, focus on these elements:

Technical capability demonstration: Detail your experience with DDG-class destroyers specifically, or at minimum Arleigh Burke-class platform familiarity. SRA work demands tight schedules—demonstrate your ability to execute within compressed timelines without degrading quality. See the solicitation for the specific Statement of Work and performance requirements.

Japan-based execution plan: Confirm your ability to perform in Yokosuka. If you lack permanent presence, address how you will establish workforce, material supply chains, and subcontractor relationships. The Navy typically evaluates whether offerors understand the unique challenges of overseas maintenance.

Cost realism: Unrestricted competitions in this space often attract large ship repair contractors. Ensure your cost proposal reflects actual executable pricing—not low-balling to win followed by requests for equitable adjustments. The Navy scrutinizes realism heavily for SRAs.

Past performance: Prepare relevant CPRs (Contractor Performance Assessment Reports) or CPARS narratives from comparable Navy ship repair contracts, ideally in forward-deployed locations.

Subcontracting plan: See the solicitation for subcontracting goals; even without a small business set-aside, large offerors may face subcontracting plan requirements.

Next steps

1. Read the complete solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number N6264926RA057.
2. Download all attachments including the Statement of Work, contract clauses, and any amendments.
3. Note the strict deadline: September 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time—this is a Japan-local deadline, not U.S. Eastern or Pacific time.
4. Allow substantial lead time for proposal preparation given potential foreign performance complexities and any required teaming arrangements.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →