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Repair Aircraft Handler and Battery Replacement
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Solicitation FA527026QB0028 is a firm-fixed-price requirement issued by the 18th Contracting Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, for the comprehensive maintenance, repair, and battery replacement of four government-owned Lektro AP8850SDA aircraft handlers. The scope of work includes the removal and disposal of old battery cells, the procurement and installation of specific EXILF21 550AH/5H Integrated Battery Packs, and the refurbishment of heavy steel battery enclosures through structural welding and corrosion repainting. Additionally, the contractor must provide a centralized battery watering system and coordinate necessary heavy-lifting equipment, specifically a 3-ton UNIC crane truck and a 2-ton dump truck, to execute the work at Hangar 2. The contract has a period of performance of 90 days after receipt of order. Following Amendment 0001, the quote submission deadline was extended to September 15, 2026, with a target award date of September 22, 2026. Evaluation is based on a streamlined comparative process where technical acceptability is rated on a pass/fail basis, requiring full compliance with the Performance Work Statement and the ability to perform all specified welding and logistical tasks. The government will award the contract to the responsible offeror providing the best value. Payments are to be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow.
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Place of Performance
KADENA AB, JP-47, APO-AP 96367-5129, JPNSet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Solicitation Number: FA527026QB0028
Solicitation: Repair Aircraft Handler and Battery Replacement
**UPDATE 8 Sept 2026 - Amendment 0001 has been released and formally incorporated into the following.**
1. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE POC UPDATE: The Point of Contact (POC) for Inspection and Acceptance is changed from TSgt Patrick Cruz to TSgt Cheavin Kim.
2. SOLICITATION TIMELINE AND MILESTONES EXTENSION: Under the ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, the "Solicitation Timeline and Milestone" section is hereby revised to extend key dates as follows:
- - Quote Submission Deadline (Due Date): 15 September 2026 at 1100 hrs. JST (Note: Time zone reference clarified; The system defaults to Pacific Daytime).
- - Target Contract Award Date: 22 September 2026.
3. REMOVAL OF LABOR LINE ITEM REQUIREMENT: Under the ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, Volume 1: Technical Proposal Volume 2: Price Proposal revised.
4. INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING REVISED ATTACHMENTS: Performance Work Statement (dated 090126), Price Exhibit, and Questions & Answers Form.
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** UPDATE 28 August 2026 - NOTICE OF INDEFINITE SOLICITATION POSTPOMENT ***
The purpose of this update is to notify all prospective offerors taht the quote submission deadline for thsi requiremetn is hereby POSPONED INDEFINITELY.
Due to outstanding technical evaluations, the Government's official responses to industry Requests for Information (RFIs) are still being finalized on our end. To ensure all bidders have a fair and equal opportunity to incorporate these technical clarifications into their proposals, the current deadline of 31 August 2026 is suspended.
A formal solicitation amendment (SF30) establishing a new, definitive quote submission deadline will be issued on SAM.gove once the Q&A register is finalized. The Government will provide at least five (5) business days from the release of the Q&As to submit their final proposals.
The solicitation schedule is tentatively adjusted as follows:
- RFI Submission Deadline (Closed): 26 August 2026 at 14:00 JST
- Quote Submission Deadline: POSTPONED (New date to be established via subsequent amendment)
- Target Award Date: POSTPONED (TBD)
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** NOTICE: PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT ANNOUNCEMENT --
Please be advised that the Government is hosting a pre-proposal site visit on Monday, 24 August 2026. All prospective offerors are highly encouraged to attend.
1. Date and Time: 24 Aug 2026 at 1300hrs JST
2. Meeting Location: Gate 1, Kadena AB (In front of Visitor Center)
3. Point of Contract: Hana Machida (18CONS/PKB Contract Specialist) hana.machida.jp@us.af.mil
REGISTRATION AND BASE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
- To reserve your site visit, please fill out "Reservation Sheet for Site Visit" as attached and send it to the POC, Ms. Hana Machida via e-mail NO LATER THAN 0900hrs 24 Aug 2026, JST
- Due to escort transport limitation, attendance is limited to a maximum of two (2) representative per company.
- Pleae have Photo ID Type (Japanese Driver's License, My Number Car, Passprt) for base entry. NOTE: For Non-Japanese Citizens: If you are not Japanese citizen, please bring passport or Residence card (Zairyu card) for base entry.
** IMPORTANT NOTE TO OFFERORS: SITE VIST & SOLICITATION AMENDMENT PENDING** Please note that conformed solicitation amendment will be formally issued following the site visit to officially incorprate details, updated timelines, and any subsequent Q&As into the contract file.
1. REVISED SOLICITATION SCHEDULE:
- Site Visit Date: 24 August 2026 1300hrs JST
- Extended RFI (Questions) :26 August 2026 1500hrs JST
- Extended Quote Due Date: 31 August 2026 1500hrs JST
- Extended Target Award Date : 4 September 2026
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The 18th Contracting Squadron (18CONS), Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan is soliciting quotes for a firm-fixed price purchase order to perform comprehensive maintenance, repair and replacement of industrial batteries on four (4) government -owned Lektro AP8850SDA Aircraft Handlers.
This requirement is funded using Department of Defense Operaration and Maintenance (O&M) funds.
For further information, please refer to Attachment documents.
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