FY26 PROCUREMENT OF AN AERIAL PLATFORM 20M FOR NAVFAC FE

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Far East (NAVFAC FE), has issued a pre-solicitation notice (Solicitation Number N4008426Q1003) for the procurement of a single 20-meter aerial platform designed for operation at the Yokosuka facility. This acquisition targets a self-propelled, wheel-mounted unit equipped with a diesel engine, telescopic boom, and operator controls located on the platform, with a minimum lifting capacity of 250 kilograms. The solicitation outlines a firm fixed price contract to be awarded on a full and open competitive basis, with the contract delivery required within 600 calendar days after receipt of order. Quotes must be submitted electronically in Japanese Yen, leveraging the DoD Solicitation Module within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), with a submission deadline initially set for late November 2025 and subsequently extended to January 19, 2026 by amendment. The technical specifications impose strict mandatory requirements including compliance with Japanese Industrial Standards or ISO, detailed operational capabilities, physical characteristics, rustproofing, safety features, and documentation necessary to ensure full functionality and maintainability of the aerial platform. Any deviation from these mandatory criteria will render the offer nonresponsive. The procurement emphasizes compliance with standard FAR and DFARS clauses, including mandatory active registration and representations in the System for Award Management (SAM) throughout performance. Additional administrative provisions address Japanese Consumption Tax exemption procedures applicable to U.S. Armed Forces procurements in Japan, clarified by amendments reflecting regulatory and operational considerations under the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, awarding to the lowest-priced offer meeting all technical requirements. Inspection and acceptance are presumed to occur at the place of delivery in Yokosuka, and payment is managed via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. The solicitation package includes Q&A attachments to clarify offeror inquiries and amendments adjusting contractual terms such as firm price period and quantity. No set-aside or special socioeconomic categories are designated, allowing participation from qualified vendors nationwide.