Removal of Underground Storage Tank System, Sagami General Depot, Japan

Solicitation FA5209-16-T-0098 is a Firm Fixed Price contract issued by the Department of Defense for the removal of an underground storage tank system at Facility No. 103-21, Sagami General Depot, located in Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa-ken, Japan. The scope of work includes a preliminary study, vapor-freeing the tank, excavation, removal of the tank and associated piping, soil contamination analysis, and full site restoration. The project is governed by a performance period of 30 calendar days following the receipt of the order and is subject to specific FAR and DFARS clauses, including Japanese tax exemptions under the Status of Forces Agreement. The procurement process required prospective offerors to adhere to strict ethical standards prohibiting collusion and gratuities while maintaining active SAM registration and providing CAGE and DUNS codes. To facilitate accurate bidding, the government conducted a site visit on July 14, 2016, which required the submission of gate pass request forms for personnel and vehicle access. Contractors were further required to provide detailed work schedules, performance reports, and evidence of necessary licensing and past performance qualifications to ensure the safe and efficient execution of the removal process.