FY26 Deicing Chemicals for Airfield and MFH Street
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
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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 Air Force is soliciting quotations for FY26 Deicing Chemicals for the airfield, base streets, and Military Family Housing (MFH) streets at Misawa Air Base, Japan. This requirement includes the delivery and injection of deicing/anti-icing fluid and deicing chemicals. Quotes are due by 0900 hours on March 16, 2026, Japan Standard Time (JST) / 2000 hours on March 15, 2026, Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the supply and delivery of specific deicing chemicals:
- CLIN 0001: 280,000 Liters of Potassium Acetate for airfield use, meeting SAE AMS 1431 and SAE AMS 1435 standards. Delivery and injection into storage at Bldg. 910 and Bldg. 1742 by November 30, 2026. Contractor is responsible for pumping equipment.
- CLIN 0002: 400,000 kg of Magnesium Chloride (more than 98% MgCL2.6H2O) for base streets. Delivery to Bldg. 795 by November 30, 2026.
- CLIN 0003: 150,000 kg of Magnesium Chloride (more than 98% MgCL2.6H2O) for MFH streets. Delivery to Bldg. 795 by November 30, 2026.
Key Clarifications
- Deliveries: Both single shipment and phased deliveries are acceptable.
- Packaging: Magnesium Chloride must be in 500 kg bags; bulk packaging is not acceptable.
- Product Acceptance: Based on document review (SDS); no tests or inspections upon delivery.
- Delivery Location: Deliveries must be made directly to the designated buildings within Misawa Air Base.
Contract Details & Evaluation
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ).
- Award Basis: All-or-none to the lowest offeror of the total amount.
- Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated on a technical acceptable/unacceptable basis, then ranked by lowest total price. Award will be made to the technically acceptable, lowest-priced offer.
- Past Performance: Non-Japanese vendors must provide a list of no more than one relevant contract delivered to Japan within the last five years. Failure to submit this will result in ineligibility.
- SAM Registration: Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award.
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside is mentioned.
Submission Requirements
- Response Deadline: 0900 hours on March 16, 2026 JST / 2000 hours on March 15, 2026 EST.
- Point of Contact: Ms. Tamaki Hunt, tamaki.hunt.jp@us.af.mil.
- Offerors may use their own format for submission. "Or equal" products are acceptable if clearly indicated and meet specifications.
Additional Notes
Amendment 0001 added a Questions and Answers document and incorporated additional contract clauses. The submission date remains unchanged.