Award Watch: DLA Aviation RFQs (NSNs) + USS SHOUP (DDG-86) insulation/lagging package in Yokosuka

Executive takeaway

This batch splits into two very different plays: (1) multiple DLA Aviation RFQs for NSN items (mostly small quantities, electronic quote submission, several with approved-source restrictions and no drawings/specs available), and (2) a NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka ship repair solicitation for USS SHOUP (DDG-86) insulation and lagging replacement with controlled access to the work specification package and eligibility limited to firms authorized to do business in Japan and holding an active U.S. MSRA/ABR as a prime.

What the buyer is trying to do

DLA Aviation: fill specific NSN requirements through RFQs

DLA Aviation is soliciting quotes for several discrete NSN requirements with defined line items, quantities, and delivery timelines (noted as “days ADO” to DLA distribution locations). Several of these call out approved sources and explicitly state that specifications, plans, or drawings are not available (with a couple noting digitized drawings and military specs/standards may be retrieved or ordered electronically).

NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka: execute a shipboard repair package in Japan

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka is seeking a contractor to perform the USS SHOUP (DDG-86) 6J2 insulation and lagging replacement at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. The work package is provided as Attachment (I) in Section J, but access is controlled through DoD SAFE and requires a government “drop-off request” (with a 14-day access window once sent). The solicitation has been amended to respond to questions and extend the closing date.

• Period of performance (USS SHOUP): 22 March 2026 to 11 May 2026
• Place of performance: Government facility at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan
• Eligibility note: Only sources authorized to operate/do business in Japan as prescribed by DFARS (redacted in notice); firms without an active U.S. MSRA/ABR as a “Prime Contractor” are ineligible for award

What work is implied (bullets)

DLA Aviation RFQs (NSN supply)

• Prepare and submit electronic quotes for the listed NSN line items and quantities by the stated deadline.
• Confirm ability to meet delivery requirements expressed as days ADO to the specified DLA distribution activity.
• Where approved sources are stated, quote must align with those approvals (or verify whether alternate sourcing is permissible in the RFQ).
• Where drawings/specs are not available, rely on NSN/part number/approved source references and internal QA/sourcing controls.
• For items noting digitized drawings and military specs/standards: retrieve/order what’s available electronically and ensure quote compliance.

USS SHOUP (DDG-86) insulation/lagging replacement

• Obtain Section J Attachment (I) work specifications via DoD SAFE (time-limited access).
• Price and plan execution of the insulation/lagging replacement work package during the stated performance window at Yokosuka Naval Base.
• Incorporate solicitation amendments responding to questions (amendments 0001 and 0002 referenced in the notice).
• Ensure the prime holds an active U.S. MSRA/ABR and is duly authorized to operate/do business in Japan as required.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

Good fit to bid

• NSN suppliers/distributors that routinely quote DLA Aviation RFQs and can meet ADO timelines.
• OEMs/authorized dealers for the approved-source items (or firms that can document compliance with the RFQ’s source/traceability expectations once reviewed).
• MSRA/ABR prime contractors already positioned to perform ship repair work in Japan, with the ability to pull the spec package via DoD SAFE and mobilize within the stated period of performance.

Consider passing

• Firms that cannot satisfy approved-source constraints (where listed) for the DLA RFQs.
• Any ship repair firm that is not an active U.S. MSRA/ABR prime (the notice states ineligible for award).
• Offerors unable to work within the controlled-document process (DoD SAFE access window and amendment tracking) for the USS SHOUP package.

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say “verify in attachments”)

DLA Aviation RFQs

• Completed RFQ quote submission (electronic) for each line item quoted.
• Delivery commitment aligned to stated ADO requirement and ship-to distribution location.
• Evidence of compliance with approved source requirement where applicable (verify in the RFQ attachments/terms).
• Any required representation of ability to supply without drawings/specs (verify in the RFQ).
• For items referencing digitized drawings/military specs: confirmation that applicable documents were retrieved/used (verify in attachments).

USS SHOUP (DDG-86) solicitation

• Technical/management response addressing the work items in Attachment (I) (verify in attachments).
• Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments 0001 and 0002 (verify required method in the solicitation).
• Proof/representation that the prime holds an active U.S. MSRA/ABR and is authorized to operate/do business in Japan as prescribed by DFARS (verify documentation requirements in attachments).
• Any site access/base requirements and schedule submissions (verify in attachments).

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

DLA Aviation RFQs

• Start with the NSN and the cited approved source/part number (where provided) to validate sourcing path and lead times before locking pricing.
• Use prior internal sales history for the same NSN/part number and reconcile against current availability constraints; if you don’t have history, prioritize supplier quotes early due to the short turnaround.
• Factor delivery risk into your quote posture: ADO timelines can be the difference between being responsive vs. nonresponsive in practice.
• If drawings/specs are “not available,” treat traceability and conformance as core pricing drivers (packaging, documentation, QA effort), but confirm what the RFQ actually demands.

USS SHOUP (DDG-86) in Yokosuka

• Don’t price until you’ve pulled the full work specifications (Attachment (I)) via DoD SAFE; the notice indicates the repair and maintenance package details are inside that attachment.
• Track the amendments carefully: the notice states amendments were issued to respond to questions and extend the closing date; ensure your pricing reflects the latest clarified scope.
• Build a schedule-and-access sanity check: performance window is fixed (22 March 2026 to 11 May 2026) at Yokosuka Naval Base—validate that your execution plan aligns to that window once the spec package is reviewed.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• For DLA NSN items with approved sources, consider teaming with authorized dealers/distributors aligned to the cited source identifiers (verify acceptability in RFQ terms).
• For the USS SHOUP package, MSRA/ABR primes can line up local-capable support for logistics and execution planning in Japan, while keeping prime eligibility intact (verify any subcontractor limitations in the solicitation).
• For RFQs referencing retrievable military specs/standards, pair with a partner that already has established document retrieval and compliance workflows (verify in RFQ).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Approved-source constraints: Several DLA RFQs explicitly list approved sources; quoting outside that lane may be a dead end unless the RFQ allows alternates.
• No drawings/specs available: Multiple DLA items state specs/plans/drawings are not available—misinterpretation risk is higher; rely on NSN/part number/approved source references and confirm RFQ requirements.
• Controlled access to ship work specs: USS SHOUP specs are only accessible via DoD SAFE and require a government drop-off request; access expires after 14 days once sent.
• Eligibility gate for USS SHOUP: Ineligibility is explicit for firms without an active U.S. MSRA/ABR as prime and without required authorization to do business in Japan.
• Amendment-driven changes: USS SHOUP solicitation includes amendments 0001 and 0002—missing an update can cause a noncompliant offer.

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How to act on this

1. Open the BidPulsar notice and pull the RFQ/solicitation documents from the provided link (and DoD SAFE where required).
2. For DLA items: validate approved-source status (if listed), confirm delivery feasibility against ADO, and submit an electronic quote.
3. For USS SHOUP: confirm MSRA/ABR prime eligibility and Japan authorization requirements, obtain Attachment (I), and ensure amendments are incorporated before submitting.

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