ISW Collection, Disposal and Recycling Service for CFAO, Japan
Overview
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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 Navy / NAVFACSYSCOM FAR EAST is soliciting proposals for Integrated Solid Waste (ISW) Collection, Disposal, and Recycling Services for Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO) and other entities across various locations in Okinawa, Japan. This is a Firm Fixed-Price, Single Award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Proposals are due February 12, 2026, at 10:00 JST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, and incidental engineering for ISW collection, disposal, and recycling services. Services are required at Kadena Air Base (CFAO only), Camp Shields, White Beach, Tengan Pier, Awase Transmitter Site, Naha Military Port, and Camp Lester. The scope includes both recurring and non-recurring work items as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Single Award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: A base period from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, followed by four 1-year option periods.
- Estimated Value: Total estimated value of $10,000,000 across the base and four option periods, with a minimum guarantee of JPY 100,000,000 obligated at award.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition; no socio-economic set-asides.
- Proposal Due: February 12, 2026, at 10:00 Japan Standard Time (JST)
- Published Date: January 29, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made based on the lowest total evaluated price quote with a record of satisfactory past performance, representing the best value to the government. Offerors must submit a completed NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0).
Key Amendments & Clarifications
- Amendment 3 (Feb 3, 2026): Provided government responses to pre-proposal inquiries, clarifying aspects such as bulky item collection, waste overflow responsibility, salvageable items, government property damage, recyclable waste segregation, and container services.
- Amendment 2 (Jan 26, 2026): Issued a revised Attachment (2) CFAO ISWM ELINS, which details estimated costs for recurring and non-recurring work over the contract duration. This revised document is crucial for pricing proposals.
- Amendment 1 (Jan 20, 2026): Announced a pre-bid conference on January 22, 2026, and changed the deadline for pre-proposal inquiries to January 28, 2026.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan. A Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) is required prior to award. Foreign entities may need to submit IRS Form W-14 for tax exemptions. All correspondence must be in English.