Pilotage Services at Kin-Nakagusuku Bay and Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- PreSol-N6264925QGA01
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping
- PSC
- V227 Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Navigational Aid And Pilotage
- Place of performance
- Okinawa Japan
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking pilotage services for United States Ship (USS) and Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels operating at Kin-Nakagusuku Bay and Naha Port in Okinawa, Japan. Contractors must provide licensed Japanese marine pilots who possess valid pilot licenses issued by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to ensure safe vessel navigation and compliance with international maritime regulations. The services require 24/7 availability of qualified pilots, use of suitable pilot boats, detailed pilotage reporting, and adherence to specific safety protocols for various vessel types ranging from 1,500 to 48,500 tonnage. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery requirements contract to a single contractor, with evaluation based on a combination of price and past performance information using the trade-off method. Questions and comments regarding this pre-solicitation must be submitted by 4:00 PM Japan Standard Time on October 16, 2025, with the formal Request for Quote (RFQ) expected to be issued on October 17, 2025.
This procurement is designated as an unrestricted competitive action with no set-aside provisions, limited to sources authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan. The contract structure includes a 60-month base period beginning January 1, 2026 (or award date) with an additional 6-month option period extending through June 30, 2030. The draft schedule of rates encompasses numerous vessel categories including amphibious ships (LHD, LPD, LSD), combatants (CG, DDG, FFG/LCS), submarines (SSN), and various auxiliary vessels (T-AO, T-AKE, T-AOE, T-EPF, T-ARC, T-ARS, T-AKR), with estimated quantities ranging from 1 to 60 ships per category across the contract periods. The pricing structure includes differentiated rates for daytime and nighttime services, as well as specific provisions for cancellation and waiting charges. No current incumbent contractors or specific budget values are identified in the pre-solicitation notice.
Notice text
Procurement: Pilotage Services at Kin-Nakagusuku Bay and Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan. for Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO) and Military Sealift Command (MSC) Okinawa
Requirement Location: Okinawa, Japan
Projected Period of Performance: One 60-month (5-year) base period, from 1Jan 2026 (or award date) with one 6-month option period.
Planned RFQ Issue Date: 17 October 2025
This is a synopsis of pre-solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping. This is a competitive, unrestricted action among sources duly authorized to operate and do business in JAPAN. Pilot license issued from Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is required to submit as a part of solicitation package.
The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed-Price indefinite-delivery requirements type contract to a single Contractor that meets solicitation requirements. Evaluation may be based on a combination of price and past performance information using trade-off method as detailed in the upcoming solicitation.
This is not a solicitation, and the Government is not seeking price information at this time.
A request for quote (RFQ) will be issued on or about 17 Oct 2025 on SAM.gov.
Please find attached the draft Performance Work Statent, and draft schedule of rates for your review.
Please submit questions or comments regarding this synopsis to the following points of contact
by 4:00 PM on October 16, 2025, Japan Standard Time.
Contracting Officer: Willie Harris at willie.j.harris2.civ@us.navy.mil
Contract Specialist: Tomoko Hotta at tomoko.hotta2.ln@us.navy.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| draft_Schedule of Rates_page_1_2.pdf | ||
| draft_Performance Work Statement.pdf | ||
| draft_Schedule of Rates_page_2_2.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pilotage Services at Kin-Nakagusuku Bay and Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Pilotage Services in Okinawa, Japan | Pre-Solicitation |
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