USS O'Kane DDG-77 Removal and Disposal of Fuel
ID: N0024426QS013Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGOSAN DIEGO, CA, 92136, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION (F108)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Navy, is seeking qualified contractors for the removal and disposal of approximately 150,000 gallons of microbially contaminated F76 Naval Distillate Fuel and 16,600 gallons of JP5 aviation turbine fuel from the USS O'Kane (DDG-77) at Naval Base San Diego. The project requires compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including RCRA, OSHA, and DOT hazardous materials regulations, with all work to be completed by January 23, 2026, preferably starting between January 15 and January 23, 2026, during daylight hours. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and quotes will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with submissions due by January 12, 2026. Interested parties can contact Michelle Muniz at michelle.muniz@navy.mil or by phone at 619-556-5529 for further information.

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    This amendment to solicitation N00244-26-Q-S013 outlines requirements for removing and disposing of approximately 150,000 gallons of microbially contaminated F76 Naval Distillate Fuel and 16,600 gallons of JP5 aviation turbine fuel from the USS O’Kane (DDG-77) at Naval Base San Diego. Key updates confirm the microbial contamination, specify a project completion date of January 23, 2026, and clarify operational details such as the ability to set up a frac tank system and defueling only during daylight hours. The solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 562112. Quotes will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, requiring technical proposals to demonstrate a clear understanding of and ability to meet all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements on a pass/fail basis. All work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including RCRA, OSHA, and DOT hazardous materials regulations. Quotes are due by January 12, 2026.
    This combined synopsis/solicitation, N00244-26-Q-S013, is a Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quote (RFQ) for the removal and disposal of approximately 150,000 gallons of F76 Naval Distillate Fuel and 16,600 gallons of JP5 aviation turbine fuel from the USS O'Kane (DDG-77) at Naval Base San Diego. The work, including defueling, transportation, and disposal, must adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations, including RCRA, OSHA, and DOT hazardous materials regulations, and be completed by January 23, 2025. Contractors must provide a comprehensive safety plan, an environmental protection plan, and a spill prevention and response plan. Quotes will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, with technical proposals assessed on a pass/fail basis for meeting all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. The solicitation closes on January 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM (PST), and questions must be submitted via email by January 9, 2026.
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to safely remove and dispose of approximately 150,000 gallons of microbially contaminated F76 Naval Distillate Fuel and 16,600 gallons of microbially contaminated JP5 aviation turbine fuel from the USS O’Kane (DDG-77) by January 23, 2025. The scope of work includes defueling operations, transportation of hazardous materials in compliance with DOT regulations and RCRA manifests, and disposal at permitted facilities. The contractor must provide a safety plan adhering to OSHA, an Environmental Protection Plan compliant with EPA, and a detailed spill prevention and response plan. Qualifications include prior experience with large-scale petroleum product removal and disposal, and a thorough understanding of safety and environmental regulations. All work will be performed at Naval Base San Diego, Pier 3 Berth 1, with specific working hours.
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to safely remove and dispose of approximately 150,000 gallons of F76 Naval Distillate Fuel and 16,600 gallons of JP5 aviation turbine fuel from the USS O'Kane (DDG-77) by January 23, 2025. The scope includes defueling, transportation adhering to DOT hazardous materials regulations and RCRA manifests, and disposal at permitted facilities in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The work will take place at Naval Base San Diego, Pier 3 Berth 1, with operations restricted to daylight hours. Deliverables include a final report with disposal certificates and all RCRA documentation. The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including RCRA, OSHA, and DOT, and develop comprehensive safety and environmental protection plans. Qualifications require previous experience in defueling and disposing of large quantities of petroleum products and a thorough understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
    This Q&A document clarifies details for a fuel defueling project, likely part of a government Request for Proposal (RFP). Key confirmations include that the fuel is microbially contaminated, with high particulates and signs of degradation, though most parameters are within spec. The project's expedited timeline requires completion by January 23, 2026, with work preferred to start on January 15 and conducted on weekdays between 0700-1600. The contractor is permitted to use a frac tank system near Pier 3, provided it remains outside fire lane boundaries. The ship is already boomed by the USN, and defueling is restricted to daylight hours, contradicting a potential contractor expectation for 24/7 over-the-water offloading.
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