Purchase, Japanese Appliances

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka) is soliciting offers for Japanese household appliances through Solicitation N6264926QE014, which includes automatic washers, automatic dryers, stackable mounting brackets, and microwave ovens with combo/grill functionality. All items must meet specific technical specifications (including models such as Panasonic NA-F7B5-C for washers and Panasonic NE-FS3D-W for microwave ovens or equivalent alternatives) and be firm fixed price contracts. A critical qualification requirement mandates that offerors must be duly authorized to operate and do business in Japan in accordance with DFARS 252.225-7042; contractors located outside Japan must submit documentation such as a Japanese government-issued certificate of incorporation, business license, certificate of authority, or articles of organization as part of their proposals. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with these authorization requirements and the technical specifications outlined in the solicitation. The offer due date is March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time according to the SF 1449), with questions due by 14:00 on March 27, 2026 to Contracting Officer Asami Yoshida.

This solicitation is set aside for women-owned small businesses (WOSB), limiting eligibility to qualified WOSB offerors authorized to perform in Japan. The procurement involves specific quantities: 50 automatic washers, 50 automatic dryers, 50 stackable mounting brackets, and 50 microwave ovens, all for off-base family housing residents at Sasebo Naval Base. Pricing must be quoted in Japanese currency (JPY) using an FY26 budget exchange rate of JPY 150.4415 per USD 1.00, with payment by electronic funds transfer. The delivery deadline is June 30, 2026 to Building #442, Housing Warehouse, CFAS in Nagasaki. No incumbent contractor or award value range has been identified in the solicitation notice.