Pilotage Services in Okinawa, Japan

The Naval Supply Systems Command is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research on pilotage services in Okinawa, Japan, specifically for navigating US Navy vessels at White Beach, Tengan Pier, and Naha Military Port. The services require licensed pilots certified by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to safely navigate USS and USNS vessels through challenging waters including coral reefs and protected areas while preventing environmental damage. Contractors must provide skilled pilots capable of advising vessel masters on safe docking and departure procedures in the Kin-Nakagusuku Bay and Naha Military Port areas. The government is seeking information on day-time and night-time rates, waiting charges, and cancellation charges as part of their market research efforts. Responses to this RFI must be submitted to Contract Specialist Tomoko Hotta at tomoko.hotta2.ln@us.navy.mil by July 24, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and will replace the existing contract N6824623D0002 currently in place. The anticipated contract structure includes a five-year ordering period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030, to be awarded to a single contractor. Key pricing components include waiting charges calculated at 10% of the applicable rate per 30-minute delay and cancellation charges set at 50% of the applicable rate under specific conditions. The contract falls under NAICS code 488310 and PSC V227, with the Ordering Officer typically providing at least 8 hours' notice before service requirements. The RFI specifically requests company information including CAGE codes and points of contact, along with feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement and pricing structure questions.