FY26 PROCUREMENT OF AERIAL PLATFORM 36M FOR NAVFAC FE, YOKOSUKA

The solicitation N4008426Q1002 issued by NAVFAC Far East for fiscal year 2026 seeks the procurement of two self-propelled aerial platforms with a minimum working height of 36 meters, intended for use at the Yokosuka facility in Japan. The platforms must be diesel engine-driven, wheel-mounted, and equipped with telescopic straight booms and operator controls located on the platform. These units must comply fully with Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) and applicable International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements effective at the time of manufacture. Key mandatory characteristics include a minimum platform loading capacity of 450 kilograms, specific identification markings conforming to MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 using a 2D Data Matrix symbol for unique item identification, and adherence to safety and operational standards. The procurement package also encompasses associated operator and maintenance training delivered onsite in both English and Japanese, provision of technical manuals and parts catalogs in the specified languages, certification of transfer, comprehensive warranty coverage available within 100 kilometers of the delivery location, and commitments to delivery, inspection, and acceptance protocols at the destination. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, evaluating only cost among quotes that meet all mandatory solicitation requirements. Price firm periods have been set to 60 days, and the solicitation specifically mandates compliance with various FAR clauses including those related to contract terms, prohibited telecommunications equipment, and commercial item procurements. The contract incorporates electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. The delivery schedule requires completion within 600 calendar days from the date of award, with FOB terms designated as destination to Yokosuka, Japan. Several amendments have clarified specifications, tax exemption procedures under Japanese law, and accelerated the proposal submission deadline to December 23, 2025. Offerors must submit their quotations electronically in Adobe PDF format via the Department of Defense’s Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) portal, ensuring complete adherence to the detailed technical and administrative instructions, including unique entity identification, marking requirements, and acceptance conditions. Point-of-contact details are available for assistance, underpinning the government’s focus on ensuring transparent communication and precise compliance throughout the solicitation and award process.