Market research ASH recy & transportation

This pre-solicitation notice seeks market research and proposals for ash recycling and transportation services at Yokota Air Base in Japan. The Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces will procure services to recycle 800,000kg of ash annually from the base refuse incinerator plant in accordance with Air Force pollution prevention policies and Japanese environmental laws. The contractor must divert 65% of non-hazardous solid waste from landfills, transport ash off-base, obtain required permits, submit monthly reports in English and Japanese, and maintain a project manager available within two hours. Responses to market research questions are due July 6th to inform an upcoming solicitation.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The contractor must possess applicable Japanese business licenses and recycling methods must comply with laws to produce final recycling products. The contractor will be responsible for ash generated from Yokota O&M, military family housing, the Department of Defense Dependents School, and the base hospital. Key details include recycling and safely disposing of 800,000kg of ash per year from the base in a manner achieving at least a 65% recycling rate in accordance with host nation law.