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This is a solicitation for bunkering and debunkering services to support fuel operations at the US Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan. The contract will be a performance-based, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) single-award contract with firm-fixed-prices. The services are required for the Tokyo Bay area and will be performed over two base years, from April 10, 2026, to April 9, 2028. Offerors must be authorized to operate and do business in Japan. Key requirements include compliance with Japanese safety and environmental laws, maintaining a quality control plan, and ensuring transaction compliance. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for various services such as bunkering, debunkering, detention charges, cancellation charges, oil boom services, and oil removal services. Evaluation will be based on technical capabilities, price, and past performance, with technical capabilities being the most important factor. Offerors are required to submit past performance information and financial data. The deadline for offers has been extended multiple times due to upcoming amendments to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure. The latest due date for offers is March 31, 2026. Offerors must also comply with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including those related to cybersecurity, foreign procurements, and contractor responsibility.
The period of performance for this contract is from April 10, 2026, through April 9, 2028.
The bid notice states that payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and that 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, with technical capabilities being significantly more important than 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 as part of their offer.
The bid notice mentions detention charges for bunkering/debunkering if delays exceed 120 minutes and cancellation charges if a task order is cancelled after the contractor's barge has left its ordinary mooring place.
The bid notice mentions that requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via email by close of business by 10:00 am, February 19, 2026, Japan Standard Time (JST).