Electric Furnace

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting quotations for the procurement of one electric furnace to be delivered to SRF-JRMC Yokosuka, Japan. The furnace must meet precise specifications including an effective internal dimension of minimum 508mm x 1,220mm x 407mm, a load capacity of 30kg or more, a maximum temperature of 2000°F, a preset temperature range of 77-2000°F, and a heating rate not exceeding 400°F per hour. The solicitation, designated as a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 333994, requires quotations on an "ALL or NONE" basis with pricing that includes installation, operational testing, and operation/maintenance training. Quotations must be submitted by March 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM Japan Standard Time, with delivery required by December 31, 2026. The contracting officer is Arisa Hirashima at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, and the acquisition is on a firm fixed price FOB Destination basis with payment via Electronic Funds Transfer.

This solicitation is restricted to sources duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan, with prime contractors outside Japan required to submit documentation demonstrating compliance with DFARS 252.225-7042. The electric furnace procurement is unrestricted in terms of contractor size beyond the WOSB set-aside designation, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation notice. The contractor must provide pre-fabrication approval documents within 25 working days of contract award, conduct quality assurance inspection at its own facility, and perform acceptance testing at the delivery site with at least 10 working days' notice. Performance will take place in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan, and the contractor is required to provide bilingual operational and maintenance training in both Japanese and English. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including provisions for electronic invoicing via WAWF, item unique identification requirements, and Japanese conciliation procedures for dispute resolution.