Typhoon Green Waste and Natural Debris Collection and Disposal

This Performance Work Statement (PWS), prepared by the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron (18CES) at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, outlines the requirements for the collection, removal, and off-base disposal of typhoon-damaged green waste and natural debris within Operations and Maintenance (O&M) areas. The contractor is responsible for providing all management, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to clear downed trees, branches, limbs, and other natural debris from the designated 2-acre Area 16. To perform these services, the contractor must hold valid transportation and disposal permits, weigh all waste prior to disposal, and submit official waste control manifests. The period of performance spans five years, from September 18, 2026, through August 31, 2031, with daily operations permitted between 0700 and 1900 hours. General contract requirements include employing an English-speaking contract manager, adhering to strict base security and vehicle pass protocols, and complying with Japanese Road Laws. Additionally, the contractor must maintain specific automobile property damage and bodily injury insurance in addition to Japanese Compulsory Insurance. Invoices must be submitted and certified electronically through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Historical data indicates that Area 16 yielded approximately 1,277,677 kilograms of debris following Typhoon Khanun in 2023.

This federal Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number FA527026QB0260003, is issued by the Department of the Air Force (18th Contracting Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan) for the collection, removal, and disposal of green waste and natural debris damaged by typhoons. The services are required for Area 16 and designated Operations and Maintenance (O&M) areas in Okinawa, Japan. The procurement is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. It features a base performance period from September 18, 2026, to August 31, 2027, followed by four consecutive one-year option periods extending through August 31, 2031. The government estimates an annual collection volume of 840,000 kilograms of organic waste. Proposals are due by September 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST). Source selection will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. To be deemed technically acceptable, offerors must pass three mandatory subfactors: possessing a valid Japanese Waste Collection and Transport License issued by Okinawa Prefecture, demonstrating a signed waste disposal or recycling manifest agreement with an authorized off-base facility, and maintaining sufficient operational equipment capacity (including heavy-duty hauling vehicles). Price evaluations will convert proposed Japanese Yen (JPY) rates to U.S. Dollars (USD) using the fiscal year 2026 planning rate for award determination.

This federal contract modification, designated as Amendment 0003 to Solicitation FA527026QB026, was issued by the 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS) at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The primary purpose of this amendment is to revise the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and adjust the ordering periods for all contract line items (CLINs). The revised ordering periods for the contract line items are scheduled as follows: - **Line Item 0001 (Base Period):** Adjusted from September 18, 2026 – September 30, 2026, to September 18, 2026 – August 31, 2027. - **Line Item 1001 (Option Period 1):** Adjusted to September 1, 2027 – August 31, 2028. - **Line Item 2001 (Option Period 2):** Adjusted to September 1, 2028 – August 31, 2029. - **Line Item 3001 (Option Period 3):** Adjusted to September 1, 2029 – August 31, 2030. - **Line Item 4001 (Option Period 4):** Adjusted to September 1, 2030 – August 31, 2031. Additionally, this amendment replaces the previous PWS document from August 5, 2026, with an updated version dated September 10, 2026, titled "PWS damaged green waste by typhoon collection and disposal updated 10 Sept 2026." All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This document is a Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) pricing sheet for solicitation FA5270QB0026, titled "Typhoon Green Waste and Natural Debris Collection and Disposal." The solicitation outlines requirements for green waste and natural debris pickup and disposal services spanning a five-year period from Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) through Fiscal Year 2030 (FY30). The contract structure consists of a basic performance year followed by four subsequent option years: - **FY26 (CLIN 0001):** Basic Year green waste collection and disposal of an estimated 840,000 Kilograms (Kg). - **FY27 (CLIN 1001):** Option Year One for 840,000 Kg. - **FY28 (CLIN 2001):** Option Year Two for 840,000 Kg. - **FY29 (CLIN 3001):** Option Year Three for 840,000 Kg. - **FY30 (CLIN 4001):** Option Year Four for 840,000 Kg. The pricing sheet is structured to accept unit and total prices in Japanese Yen (¥), which are then converted to U.S. Dollars ($) using an established exchange rate (notated as $1.00 = 150.4415 JPY for FY26). This document serves as the formal template for bidders to submit their fiscal proposals for the required debris removal services.

This federal solicitation (FA527026QB0260002), issued by the 18th Contracting Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, requests quotes for the collection, removal, and disposal of green waste and natural debris damaged by typhoons. The contract supports Operation and Maintenance areas, specifically focusing on Area 16 in Okinawa, Japan. Structured as an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm-Fixed-Price line items, the requirement spans a base period in September 2026 and four subsequent one-year option periods extending through August 2031. The estimated annual quantity of debris removal is 840,000 kilograms. The Government will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection methodology to award a single contract. Offerors must submit a two-volume proposal. Volume I (Technical Acceptability) is evaluated on a pass/fail basis across three subfactors: possessing a valid Japanese Waste Collection and Transport License issued by Okinawa Prefecture, demonstrating immediate access to heavy hauling equipment capable of managing organic waste under emergency conditions, and providing a signed landfill/disposal facility agreement or manifest with an authorized off-base recycling center in Okinawa. Volume II (Price) requires unit rates per kilogram, which will be converted from Japanese Yen to U.S. Dollars for evaluation purposes. Clarification questions are due by August 19, 2026, and final proposals must be submitted electronically by September 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM Japan Standard Time.

This document is Amendment 0002 to Solicitation FA527026QB026, issued by the 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS) at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The solicitation is for "Typhoon Green Waste and Natural Debris Pick up and Disposal" services. Key modifications introduced in this amendment include: * **Schedule Extensions:** The quote submission deadline is extended to September 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST), with the contract award date rescheduled to September 18, 2026. A site visit was held on September 1, 2026. * **Line Item Updates:** CLIN 0001 (FY26) estimated green waste quantity is increased from 423,100 kg to 840,000 kg. Four option-year line items (CLINs 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001) are added for FY27 through FY30, each with an estimated annual quantity of 840,000 kg. * **Administrative and Personnel Changes:** The Inspection and Acceptance Point of Contact (POC) is changed from Hideji Nakama to Tomokazu Arakaki. * **Submission Instructions:** Volume I (Technical Acceptability) requirements are updated, requiring a valid Japanese Waste Collection and Transport License, demonstration of physical equipment capacity for emergency organic waste hauling, and a signed disposal facility agreement. Volume II (Price Proposal) requires unit rates for the base and all option years using the newly attached Price Schedule. All previous terms and conditions not modified remain in effect.