The U.S. Air Force awarded a firm fixed price purchase order worth $356,759 to Fujitaka Kensou-Unite Corporation JV for aircraft corrosion prevention cleaning services at Yokota Air Base in Japan. The contract, effective October 6, 2025, supports the 374th Maintenance Group and 374th Maintenance Squadron by providing comprehensive cleaning and corrosion prevention services for C-130J aircraft through March 31, 2031. The solicitation, which closed on August 15, 2025, required contractors to maintain a physical presence in Japan, demonstrate adequate financial resources, and possess relevant technical capabilities. Services include interior cleaning via vacuum and mop, exterior washing with controlled pressure and temperature parameters, and careful protection of sensitive electronic components during the cleaning process. The government estimated the potential five-year contract value at $40 million based on historical workload data of approximately 35 aircraft washes annually.
This non-set-aside procurement was structured as a firm fixed price contract with a base period running through September 30, 2026, followed by four optional one-year renewal periods. Yokota Air Base, located in Fussa, Tokyo, provided the government-furnished facilities and equipment necessary for performance, including wash racks, office space, storage areas, and cleaning materials. The award to Fujitaka Kensou-Unite Corporation JV reflects the contractor's ability to meet the Air Force's specific operational requirements for maintaining the readiness and longevity of critical airlift assets in the Pacific region.