MCBH CryoFuels

Amendment / Modification

• The response due date for the solicitation has been extended from January 30, 2026, to February 10, 2026.

• A Question & Answer (Q&A) period has been established, ending on January 28, 2026.

• The current wage determination has been attached to the solicitation.

• Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation (Page 2 of 3) details the change in the Response Due Date.

• List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments (Page 3 of 3) indicates the addition of the Wage Determination.

• The deadline for submitting offers or quotes has been extended to February 10, 2026.

• Bidders have a defined period to submit questions, ending January 28, 2026.

• Bidders should review the newly attached wage determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (WD) issued under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various occupations employed on covered federal contracts within American Samoa, Hawaii, and Johnston Island. Bidders must use this information to determine the appropriate labor costs for their proposals.

• Lists specific occupation codes and titles.
• Provides the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• References "Fringe Benefits Required" which follow the occupational listing, indicating that these benefits are also mandated.
• Includes notes on specific occupations like Stevedoring and Longshoremen, which refer to a different wage determination (2000-0085).
• Contains information on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining additional requirements for contractors.
• Details mandated benefits such as Health & Welfare, Vacation, and Holidays.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs. It dictates the minimum pay and benefits required for employees working on the contract. Failure to comply with these wage determinations can lead to contract violations. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed the rates and requirements specified in this document for all relevant occupations.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Cryogenic Fuel System Operator Services to support Navy personnel at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

• Task 1: Cryogenic Fuel System Operator Services:

  • Issue Liquid Oxygen (LOX), Gaseous Oxygen, and Gaseous Nitrogen carts for aircraft servicing.
  • Monitor and operate high-pressure vaporizers for liquid nitrogen and oxygen.
  • Operate forklifts incidental to the task.
  • Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM), repairs, and corrosion prevention on terminal systems and carts. The Government is responsible for parts and services.
  • Actions must comply with Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRC) and Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIM).

• Task 2: Performance Goals:

  • Ensure all support equipment is error-free.
  • Service carts using LOX, Gaseous Oxygen, and Gaseous Nitrogen systems.
  • Process issue and receipt documents.
  • Provide courteous and professional customer service.
  • Maintain 100% compliance with safety directives and regulations.
  • Work will be subject to random inspections, customer surveys, and spot-checks.
  • Work must be completed in a quality and timely manner.
  • Preventive maintenance must comply with MRC and be logged in NALCOMIS.
  • Estimated daily maintenance is eight (8) hours for sixty-five (65) pieces of equipment.

• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): 90% compliance in meeting PWS requirements (Sections 2.1.2 through 2.1.18).

• Surveillance Method: Random inspections, customer service feedback, and spot-checks of work completed.

• Performance Measure: Compliance in meeting PWS requirements.

• Period of Performance: Core working hours are 0630-1500 Monday through Friday, Hawaii Standard Time, excluding Federal holidays. Workdays are typically 8 hours, not to exceed 40 hours per week. Exceptions require Contracting Officer approval.

• Place of Performance: CRYOGENICS Shop Bldg. 6025, MCBH, Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863.

• Security: Only U.S. Citizens and Permanent Resident Aliens with a verified U.S. Permanent Resident Card are eligible. All personnel require base access via the Defense Bio-metric Identification System (DBIDS) credential. Background checks and potential waivers apply.

• Work Environment: Work is performed in a warehouse maintenance bay and outside. Requires operating a forklift and government vehicle, and lifting up to 55 lbs.

• Personnel: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Contractor employees are controlled and supervised by contractor management.

• Safety: Contractor is responsible for compliance with all safety regulations. Accidents must be reported within 24 hours.

• Identification: Contractor employees must be easily recognized (e.g., company name on clothing or ID badge).

• Reporting: Labor hours must be reported via the Enterprise-Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ M0031826Q0007) is for the purchase of Cryogenic Fuel Services for Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH). The government is seeking to procure these services to support the mission requirements of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-24 (MALS-24).

• The core service is "Cryogenic Fuel System Operator Services."

• This is a non-personal services requirement.

• The government will not exercise supervision or control over the contract service providers.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: The solicitation includes a base year and four option years.

  • Base Year: March 29, 2026 - March 28, 2027
  • Option Year 1: March 29, 2027 - March 28, 2028
  • Option Year 2: March 29, 2028 - March 28, 2029
  • Option Year 3: March 29, 2029 - March 28, 2030
  • Option Year 4: March 29, 2030 - March 28, 2031

• Estimated Quantity: 1,920 hours per year.

• Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically via email to kihun.n.baek.mil@usmc.mil and boo.c.rochester@usmc.mil.

• Offer Due Date: January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time (HST).

• Evaluation Approach: A Best Value Tradeoff approach will be used.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Technical Capability (most important)
  2. Price
  3. Past Performance

• Offerors must agree to hold prices for 60 calendar days.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561210 (Facilities Support Services)

• Size Standard: USD 47,000,000.00

• Offerors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial items, telecommunications, and small business set-asides.

• A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached as an exhibit.