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- USS O'Kane DDG-77 Removal and Disposal of Fuel
- Solicitation number
- N0024426QS013
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) addendum for a naval fuel removal solicitation for the USS O'Kane DDG-77. The solicitation, issued by the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, seeks a contractor to remove and dispose of approximately 150,000 gallons of F76 Naval Distillate Fuel and 16,600 gallons of JP5, with specific details about fuel contamination. The project is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 562112, with a size standard of $47M, and requires work to be completed between January 15-23, 2026, during weekday hours of 0700-1600.
Key technical details reveal the fuel is microbially contaminated, with Tank Group 6 showing 3 colonies (approximately 12,000 CFU/L). Laboratory analysis indicates particulates trending high at 8.7 mg/L (near the 10 mg/L fail point) and color results showing fuel darkening and potential early degradation. Operational requirements include daytime-only offloading, working within the shipyard's fire lane boundary on pier 3, with the ship already pre-boomed. Contractors must be prepared to handle the contaminated fuel and complete the removal and disposal within the specified timeframe.
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Q&A # 1 dated 01/08/2026
1. Just to clarify my understanding is the is fuel is microbially contaminated. Can you confirm this as the solicitation doesn’t confirm that.
Answer: Yes, the fuel is microbially contaminated. Tank Group 6 returned a result of 3 colonies, equating to approximately 12,000 CFU/L. The composite sample did not show visible microbial activity; however, presence of biological growth is confirmed in the individual tank group. The lab completed a full B-1 analysis on the OKN samples. Most parameters are within spec. Notable observations include Particulates trending high at 8.7 mg/L (fail point is 10 mg/L). Color results showing an off-hue rating, indicating fuel darkening and potential early degradation. While not technically failing for clear & bright, the overall appearance is significantly darker than normal, reinforcing quality concerns.
2. Can you confirm project start and end date?
Answer: Per the SOW, all work shall be completed by 23 January 2026. Work must be completed on weekdays in between 0700-1600. Due to the expedited nature of this requirement, we prefer that works start on January 15 to January 23,2026.
3. Do you know if we’ll be allowed to set up a frac tank system (nearby) at the base to offload the fuel and store it prior to pumping into our vac trucks to haul for disposal?
Answer: As long as it fits outside the fire lane boundary on pier 3.
4. Will the ship be pre-boomed by the USN or will we (as the Contractor) need to boom it off?
Answer: Ship is currently boomed.
5. The hours of operation state shipyard hours are 0700-1600, normally with over-the-water offloading, we are allowed to offload around the clock - can you please check this?
Answer: We are only able to defuel during daylight hours.
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