YON 290 Cargo Fuel Tank Cleaning
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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, specifically NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA, has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for Cargo Fuel Tank Cleaning/Gas Freeing Services for the Fuel Oil Barge YON-290 at Sasebo, Japan. This opportunity is restricted to firms with a current U.S. Navy Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) in the Japan Region. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves performing comprehensive cargo fuel tank cleaning and gas-freeing services on six identified fuel oil tanks (Diesel and JP-5) aboard the YON-290 vessel. Key tasks include:
- Opening, ventilating, gas-freeing, emptying, cleaning, and drying each tank.
- Safe removal and disposal of waste liquids to a Government-provided conveyance.
- Compliance with occupational and health standards (29 CFR 1915) and quality assurance standards (NAVSEA Standard Item 009-04).
- Visual inspection of tanks for cleanliness prior to final closing.
- Installation of new gaskets and fasteners for manhole covers.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Job Order under an existing MSRA/ABR.
- Period of Performance: July 22, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Sasebo, Japan (CFAS DFSP).
- Eligibility: Restricted to firms possessing a current U.S. Navy MSRA/ABR in the Japan Region or those agreeing to execute one. Offerors outside Japan must comply with DFARS 252.225-7042.
- Proposal Due: June 3, 2026, 01:00 UTC.
- Published: May 6, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, primarily considering the Lowest Total Price and other factors. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 10:00 JST. Interested parties must email their attendance list by May 13, 2026.
- Requests for Information (RFIs)/Questions must be submitted via email to the Contracting POC by May 25, 2026, at 10:00 JST. All questions and answers will be shared with all vendors.
- Payment for services will be made in Japanese Yen (JPY).
- This Request for Quotation (RFQ) should be treated as a Request for Proposal (RFP).