IFB 60-5003 Japan Rolling Stock
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the sale of Foreign Excess Personal Property (FEPP) vehicles, referred to as "Japan Rolling Stock." This is a term sale for "new," "usable," or "repairable" vehicles located in Sagami, Japan. Bids will be a percentage of the Original Acquisition Value (OAV). Proposals are due January 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This IFB offers various FEPP vehicles, commonly known as Rolling Stock, on an "as-is, where-is" basis. The property is classified as "new," "usable," or "repairable," not scrap. The government estimates approximately 600 line-items annually, guaranteeing a minimum of 200 Disposal Turn In Documents (DTIDs) and a maximum of 1200 DTIDs per year. Purchasers must comply with all applicable Host Nation, state, local laws, and DoD regulations, including US export control regulations for subsequent transactions. Specific attention is required for potential hazards like CARC paint and refrigerants.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sale of Surplus Property (Term Sale)
- Duration: 36-month base period (February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2029) with two 12-month option periods, for a total potential of 60 months.
- Response Due: January 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published Date: January 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Sagami, Japan
- Product Service Code: 2310 (Passenger Motor Vehicles)
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: None
- Bidders must demonstrate the ability to gain access to U.S. military installations in Japan. Authorized personnel for base access include U.S. military members, DoD civilians, contractors, and dependents; Third Country Nationals (TCNs) may face restrictions.
- Purchasers are responsible for understanding and complying with US export control regulations for any resale of acquired property.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bids must be submitted as a percentage of the Original Acquisition Value (OAV) and will be evaluated on this basis.
- Mandatory inspection of the property is a prerequisite for bidding. A "Base Access Request Template" is available for scheduling site inspections at Sagami Depot.
- Bids must be submitted via email to dla.sales@dla.mil.
- A single award will be made to the responsible bidder with the highest priced responsive bid.
- Bidders will use Standard Form 114 ("Sale of Government Property- Bid and Award") and SF 114A ("Item Bid Page - Sealed Bid") for submission.
Important Notes
The "SBR 2012 (Ref. Only).pdf" document provides standard instructions, terms, and conditions for DLA Disposition Services sales, which bidders should review carefully. The sale is "as-is, where-is" with no warranty.