PUMP OUT SERVICES FOR SANITARY SEWER SEPTIC TANKS & MANHOLES, U.S. ARMY INSTALLATIONS, OKINAWA JAPAN
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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, 18th Contracting Squadron, is soliciting proposals for Pump Out Services for Sanitary Sewer Septic Tanks & Manholes at U.S. Army Installations in Okinawa, Japan. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Single Award, Requirements type, Firm Fixed-Price contract. The requirement is for full and open competition. Proposals are due March 16, 2026, at 09:00 AM Japan Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor for pumping out and cleaning sanitary sewer septic tanks and manholes. Services include refilling pits with water, disposing of all retrieved waste water and materials at approved off-base locations in accordance with Japanese environmental laws, and submitting waste manifests. On-call services are also required. Performance will occur at various U.S. Army installations in Okinawa, Japan, including Torii Station, Bolo Point, Naha Port, Naha Annex, Chimuwan Tank Farm #1, 2 & 3, and Tengan and Kuwae Tank Farm #1 & 2. Estimated workload data is provided in Appendix B, totaling 40,000 KG across Army Facilities and DLA Energy Okinawa.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Award, Requirements type, Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with option line items extending annually.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- Product Service Code (PSC): H146 (Quality Control Services: Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 562991
Key Requirements & Special Conditions
Bidders must possess appropriate licenses/qualifications, including "Industrial Waste Collection and Transportation Business Permit" and "Septic Tank Cleaning Business Permit" from the Okinawa Prefectural Governor. Compliance with Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS) and local environmental laws is mandatory, requiring a spill response and clean-up plan. Contractor employees need Antiterrorism (AT) Level I and iWATCH Army Training, and must comply with physical security and base access requirements. The contractor must also adhere to Japanese Road Laws and maintain required insurance.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers are due March 16, 2026, at 09:00 AM JST. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Norie Moromizato (norie.moromizato.2.jp@us.af.mil) and Ken Kuresaki (ken.kuresaki.jp@us.af.mil). Offerors must complete and submit FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Evaluation will be based on the Total Evaluated Price for responsible and conforming offers.
Important Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: March 6, 2026, at 09:00 AM JST (Chimuwan Tank Farm 1). Reservation forms are due by March 5, 2026, 11:00 AM JST.
- Questions Due: March 10, 2026, 11:00 AM JST, submitted via the provided Question Form to 18 CONS/PKB.