This is a solicitation for bunkering and debunkering services to support fuel for the US Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan. The contract will be an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) single award contract with firm-fixed-price line items. The performance period is from April 10, 2026, to April 09, 2028. Offerors must be authorized to operate and do business in Japan. The evaluation will be based on technical capabilities, price, and past performance, with technical capabilities being the most important factor. Offerors must submit past performance information and financial data. The submission deadline for offers is April 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by February 19, 2026.
The period of performance for the contract is from April 10, 2026, through April 09, 2028, with specific delivery schedules outlined for each contract line item number (CLIN).
The bid notice states that payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and that the contractor must agree to receive payment by EFT. Transaction fees will be deducted by the financial institution. Invoices will be handled according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 ****) and regulations at 5 CFR part ****.
The bid notice states that the contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
The government will award a contract to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The evaluation factors are: technical capabilities (most important), price, and past performance.
The solicitation is intended only for sources duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan, as prescribed by DFARS **** contractors outside of Japan must submit documentation that unambiguously demonstrates their compliance with DFARS ****, e. g. , proof of incorporation.
The bid notice mentions detention charges for bunkering/debunkering if delays exceed 120 minutes due to causes beyond the contractor's control. It also mentions cancellation charges and return charges. Specific penalties for non-compliance with performance standards are detailed in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
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The bid notice mentions that any disagreement arising under this contract which is not resolved by the parties may be submitted to the US-Japan Joint Committee for conciliation in accordance with paragraph 10, Article XVIII, of the Status of Forces Agreement. A request for conciliation must be made after filing an appeal from the contracting officer's findings of fact.