V214 - Water Taxi Launch Boat Services at Yokosuka Port, Japan

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking water taxi launch boat services at Yokosuka Port, Japan, specifically targeting coastal and marine passenger transportation. This solicitation is exclusively open to sources legally authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan, as mandated by DFARS 225.1103(3). The contract falls under NAICS category 483114 for Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation, with a specific product service code (PSC) of V214 for marine passenger transportation. The solicitation was posted on February 4, 2025, with proposal submissions due by March 6, 2025, providing approximately one month for potential contractors to prepare and submit their responses. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the synopsis, the solicitation suggests a focused procurement process targeting qualified marine transportation providers in the Japanese maritime sector.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of qualified vendors. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the available documentation. The contract appears to be structured for water taxi launch services at Yokosuka Port, implying a localized and potentially recurring transportation need for naval personnel or operations. The place of performance is definitively specified as Yokosuka Port, Japan, which indicates a geographically constrained service requirement. While specific award values or precise service quantities are not outlined in the synopsis, the solicitation suggests a targeted procurement for marine passenger transportation services tailored to the specific operational requirements of the Naval Supply Systems Command in the Japanese maritime environment.