Purchase of Combined Heat Plant (CHP) Materials for Yokota Air Base, Japan

Background
This solicitation FA520926Q0071 is issued by the United States Air Force for the purchase of Combined Heat Plant (CHP) Materials for Yokota Air Base, Japan. The goal of this contract is to provide necessary materials and services to support the operation of the CHP at the base, ensuring compliance with applicable Government of Japan laws and regulations. The acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns and aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the best value offeror.

Work Details
The contractor shall supply ammonia water and standard gases for the CHP at Yokota Air Base. Specific requirements include:

1. **Ammonia Water**:
- **Item No**: A001
- **Description**: Ammonia Water Concentration 19%
- **Annual Quantity**: 36,000 Gallons
- **Manufacturer**: Nitto Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
- **Part Number**: Ammonia Water 19%
- **Delivery Frequency**: Under full load, the 6,000 GL tank will need frequent refills; maximum delivery per vehicle is 2,400 gallons.
- **Vehicle Requirements**: Delivery vehicle must have pumping capability meeting specified pump standards.
- **Disposal Charge (Item No A002)**: To be determined for excess ammonia water disposal as necessary.

2. **Standard Gases**:
- **Item No B001**: Oxygen + Nitrogen (O2+N2), 6 tanks annually, replaced every 60 days.
- **Item No B002**: Nitric Oxide + Carbon Monoxide + Nitrogen (NO+CO+N2), 6 tanks annually, replaced every 60 days.
- **Item No B003**: Oxygen + Nitrogen (O2+N2), concentration 18%, 6 tanks annually, replaced every 60 days.

Period of Performance
The ordering period covered by this BPA is effective from September 28, 2026, to September 27, 2031.

Place of Performance
Yokota Air Base, Fussa-shi, Tokyo 197-0001, Japan.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide product information demonstrating compliance with specifications in the Statement of Work (SOW). They must also submit a price list for approval prior to receiving calls against the BPA. Additionally, bidders are required to have appropriate licenses and certifications as per Japanese laws and regulations.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior BPA coverage for the same Yokota Air Base CHP materials requirement under solicitation FA520923A0017, awarded to Chuo Bussan Co., Ltd for $844,852 during 09/28/23–09/27/26. The prior award description indicates supply of CHP materials, including liquid ammonia for the Yokota CHP, which aligns with the current RFQ’s requirement to provide ammonia water and standard gases to support ongoing CHP operations. The multiple BPA call awards under the same incumbent further suggest a continuing replenishment pattern for these same CHP consumables.