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Pilotage Services at Kin-Nakagusuku Bay and Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan
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This contract involves providing pilotage services at Kin-Nakagusuku Bay and Naha Port in Okinawa, Japan, under a competitive, unrestricted solicitation open to authorized sources operating within Japan. The contractor must maintain a qualified, licensed pilot workforce capable of 24/7 availability to navigate vessels safely within designated areas, adhering to Japanese Marine Pilot Law and international standards. The contract is expected to be a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery requirements type awarded to a single contractor, with evaluation based on price and past performance. The period of performance spans from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030, with amendments adjusting the initial period and clarifying line-item descriptions, rates, and scope. The solicitation includes detailed pricing schedules for various vessel types, with separate rates for day and night operations, cancellation, and waiting charges, primarily denominated in Japanese Yen. It emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and operational readiness, requiring the contractor to provide pilot boats, communication, and reporting services. The contract also involves submitting past performance information and financial stability data, particularly for local offerors, to ensure capability and reliability. Amendments and attachments refine the scope, pricing, and administrative details, supporting the government’s goal of securing dependable pilotage services to facilitate maritime operations in this strategic port area.
General Info
Place of Performance
Okinawa-ken, JP-47, JPNSet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a competitive, unrestricted action among sources duly authorized to operate and do business in JAPAN. A pilotage license issued by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is required to be submited as part of the solicitation package.The Contractor shall maintain sufficient personnel to ensure 24/7 availability of qualified pilots, licensed under the Japanese Marine Pilot Law to navigate vessels to and from designated locations within Kin - Nakagusuku Bay, and Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan.
The Government anticipates awarding of a firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery requirements- type contract to a single Contractor that meets the solicitation requirements. Evaluation may be based on a combination of price and past performance information using trade-off method.
Amendment 0001 is issued on 13 Nov 2025. The solicitation due date and time remains unchanged.
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