Removal of keel blocks

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting quotations for the removal and disposal of approximately 70 keel blocks from Dry Dock #2 at a naval facility in Sasebo, Japan. This Request for Quote (RFQ), issued under solicitation number N6264926QE008, requires contractors to provide all necessary materials, equipment, and personnel to remove the deteriorated keel blocks and dispose of them in compliance with Japanese procedures and laws. Key requirements include developing a detailed planned maintenance schedule encompassing scheduling, equipment specifications, and transportation logistics; submitting quotations in English with breakdown pricing; providing current crane certifications from the Japan Crane Association; and submitting material safety data sheets. Offerors must also acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001 issued on March 9, 2026, prior to bid submission. The deadline for submitting questions was March 2, 2026, and proposals were due on March 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time.

This opportunity is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repair), with no incumbent contractor identified in the available documentation. The firm fixed price quotation must be submitted in Japanese Yen (JPY), though no specific budget range or award value has been disclosed. The removal and disposal work is scheduled to occur between April 13 and April 24, 2026, with the performance location at Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan. The government will provide crane support via the SP-1 crane to assist with moving blocks from the dry dock onto trucks, but contractors are responsible for all personnel transportation to and from the facility as well as meals and lodging. The contracting officer managing this procurement is Jason Rankin at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka.