Design and provide a High Pressure Waterjet Boiler Cleaning Unit for U.S Naval Base Japan
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA is soliciting proposals for the design and provision of a High Pressure Waterjet Boiler Cleaning Unit for the Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC) at US Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan. This is an unrestricted competitive action for sources duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan. Proposals are due February 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall design and provide a High Pressure Waterjet Boiler Cleaning Unit for the X-41 Boiler Shop. The unit must be capable of onboard boiler cleaning using waterjet technology and include a built-in mixing system for sodium nitrite water solution. Key requirements include:
- Equipment: Must comply with OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910), be free of asbestos/toxic metals, operate continuously, and have corrosion-protected components. Electric components must be waterproof and protected.
- Specifics: Includes a 120 U.S. gallon water tank, a 35 U.S. gallon chemical tank with a 17:1 mixing system, and a high-pressure electric-driven displacement pump (max 12,000 psig, 22.0 U.S. gallons/min). A concept sketch is provided for reference.
- Safety: Features rupture disc, pressure regulators, lockable power disconnect, GFCI, and automatic shutdown switches.
- Utilities: Requires 480V, 3P3W, 60 Hz electric power and 100 psig compressed air.
- Services: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation. A local Japanese dealer network for maintenance and repair parts is required.
- Testing & Training: Pre-delivery and post-delivery operational tests are mandatory. Contractor must provide operator training at the SRF-JRMC facility.
- Documentation: Submission of pre-fabrication, operational test, instruction manual, and completion documents.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Place of Performance: X-41 Boiler Shop, Bldg. 1922, SRF-JRMC Yokosuka, Japan.
- Delivery Date: To Be Determined (TBD), with an estimated delivery by December 31, 2026. Bidders must provide their earliest estimated delivery date.
- Eligibility: Open to Prime Quoters/Contractors duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan. Additional documentation (e.g., Japanese Immigration Bureau clearance) may be required.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM (Local Time).
- Submission Method: Via email to yoko.yamaguchi.ln@us.navy.mil.
- Required Items: SF 1449, all solicitation amendments, detailed product information (specifications, catalog), unit/total price, quotation breakdown, and earliest delivery date.
- Basis: Quotations must be on an "ALL or NONE" basis; partial submissions are ineligible.
- Award Criteria: Best Value Tradeoff, considering Price and Past Performance.
- Questions: Must be submitted in writing via email by February 09, 2026, 10:00 AM (Japan Standard Time).
Amendment Notes
Amendment 01 modifies Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) details and confirms the deliver date as TBD.