Electric Furnace
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA, is soliciting for the procurement of one Electric Furnace for the SRF-JRMC facility in Yokosuka, Japan. This is an unrestricted acquisition, but requires offerors to be authorized to operate and do business in Japan. Proposals are due March 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Electric Furnace that meets specific minimum technical requirements. Key specifications include internal dimensions, load capacity, materials for the hearth plate and thermocouple, a precise temperature range, controlled heating/cooling rates, and sensor placement. The furnace must also feature a temperature measurement output device (SDHC card), interlock safety device, emergency stop button, GFCI with lockout handle, and an external run hour meter. It must support a Japanese display language option and Fahrenheit units. Installation, operational testing, and maintenance training are mandatory. Wireless devices are prohibited, and a compressed air requirement of 0.69MPa is specified. All work, including installation and training, must occur during specified hours (8:00 am - 4:45 pm, excluding lunch and Federal Holidays).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FOB Destination, Door-to-Door).
- Period of Performance: Delivery is required by December 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted. Offerors must be authorized to operate and do business in Japan, as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042.
- Proposal Due: March 27, 2026, 11:00 AM local time.
- Clarification Request Deadline: March 24, 2026, 11:00 AM Japan Standard Time.
- Published: March 18, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit SF 1449, a detailed price breakdown, and available price lists. Evaluation will be based on technical capability and the lowest price quote. Past performance may be considered if the low-price quoter has negative past performance information.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), and the contract is exempt from Japanese Consumption Tax. Specific instructions for Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for payment requests and receiving reports are provided.