Procure Hopper X71 for SRF-JRMC Yokosuka

Solicitation

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: N6264926QB0200001) for the procurement of a "Hopper X71" for the SRF-JRMC Yokosuka. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• The primary deliverable is a "Hopper X71".

• Details regarding the Statement of Work (SOW) are provided in Attachment (1).

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery is requested by 30 May 2026.

• Inspection and Acceptance will occur at the Destination: SRF AND JRMC YOKOSUKA, PSC 473 BOX 8, FPO AP 96349, FPO, AP 96349, UNITED STATES.

• Offer Due Date: 06 March 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Quoters must submit a quotation on an "ALL or NONE" basis. Partial or incomplete quotations are ineligible for award.

• Award will be made to the responsible quoter considered most advantageous to the Government, based on Price and Past Performance (Best Value Tradeoff).

• Quoters are reminded of the requirements associated with Subcontracting with contractors that are debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment (FAR 52.209-6).

• Requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via email to edwina.t.katsube.civ@us.navy.mil by Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST).

• Required submission items include: SF 1449 (signed), price breakdown, and published price list (if available).

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• The solicitation is intended only for sources duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan, as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042. Prime Contractors outside of Japan must submit documentation demonstrating compliance with DFARS 252.225-7042.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

• The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including those related to Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, and Antiterrorism/Force Protection.

• Consumption Tax and Customs Tax exemptions are addressed.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure one (1) hopper with skid mounts for use in sandblasting operations to remove rust and paint at the X-71 Paint Shop, Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC), US Naval Base Yokosuka.

• Provide a new hopper that is a current manufacturer's production model.

• Minor alterations to meet specifications are acceptable, but must be documented with the proposal.

• Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision.

• The hopper will be used for onboard and in-shop sandblasting.

• Applicable blasting media: Garnet grid (2.3 ton/m³) or Copper grid (1.8 ton/m³).

• All exposed ferrous parts must be corrosion-resistant painted.

• Hollow spaces must be drainable for rainwater.

• Tapping screws are not permitted for disassembled maintenance parts.

• The hopper lid must be removable and not fall into the opening.

• The hopper must be mountable on the Government-owned blast machine via skid mount.

• Equipment notes must be in Japanese or Japanese and English.

• Safety stickers must be in Japanese, English, or pictogram.

• Total weight (excluding blasting media) must be 2,646 lbs (1,200kg) or less.

• Blasting media capacity must be a minimum of 2,000 liters.

• External dimensions are detailed in Enclosure (1).

• Four (4) lifting padeyes must be installed, firmly welded, painted yellow, with SWL and "LIFT HERE" markings.

• Four (4) brackets for forklift claw must be installed, firmly welded.

• A manual cut gate and handle must be installed at the bottom chute.

• Delivery and installation at SRF-JRMC, US Naval Base Yokosuka.

• Compliance with 29 CFR 1910.147 and 29 CFR 1910.212.

• Submittals required include: Delivery specification, work schedule, quality assurance inspection data, acceptance test data, manufacturer inspection result, packing figure and weight, lifting procedure, SDS (if applicable), PCB certification (if applicable), instruction manual, spare parts catalog, and acceptance test data result.

• Operational and maintenance training in Japanese for six (6) operators at the SRF-JRMC, Yokosuka work site.

• All printed training aids must be in Japanese.

• General safety compliance with OSHA Safety and Health Standard (29CFR1910), General Industry.

• TPOC: TBD, SRF-JRMC Yokosuka, Code 981.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the "Procure Hopper X71" for SRF-JRMC Yokosuka. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• The primary deliverable is the "Hopper X71".

• Details regarding the Statement of Work (SOW) are provided in Attachment (1), which is an 8-page document dated December 4, 2025.

• The pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery is requested by May 30, 2026.

• The offer due date is February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time.

• Quotations must be submitted on an "ALL or NONE" basis; partial or incomplete quotations are ineligible for award.

• Award will be made to the responsible quoter considered most advantageous to the Government, based on Price and Past Performance (Best Value Tradeoff).

• The Government may consider past performance if it indicates that the lowest price offer may not represent the best value.

• Requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via email to edwina.t.katsube.civ@us.navy.mil by Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST).

• Required submission items include:

  • SF 1449 (Solicitation No. N6264926QB020) signed - One copy.
  • Price breakdown of the quotation - One copy.
  • Published price list, if available - One copy.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• The solicitation is intended only for sources duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan, as prescribed by DFARS 252.225-7042. Prime Contractors outside of Japan must submit documentation demonstrating compliance with DFARS 252.225-7042.

• The contract will be administered by NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

• The contract includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, and Antiterrorism/Force Protection.

• The delivery destination is SRF AND JRMC YOKOSUKA, FPO AP 96349.