2027 Sapporo Snow Sculpture

SOL #: 19JA7026Q0085Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State

State, Department Of

AMERICAN CONSULATE SAPPO

WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Sapporo, JP-01, Japan

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

PSC

Public Relations Services(includes Writing Services, Event Planning And Management, Media Relations, Radio And Television Analysis, And Press Services) (R708)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f7b7d6fcbce345ada9e7372413808f55/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 24, 2026

Response Deadline

May 29, 2026, 3:00 AM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Consulate General in Sapporo, Japan, under the Department of State, has issued a presolicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to support the 2027 Sapporo Snow Sculpture. This opportunity involves the design, construction, maintenance, and presentation of a large-scale snow sculpture to promote U.S.-Japan relations and celebrate America during the 2027 Sapporo Snow Festival.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will be responsible for the comprehensive design, construction, maintenance, and presentation support of a prominent snow sculpture at Odori Park. The project aims to create a visually engaging installation, potentially incorporating enhanced lighting, stage programming opportunities, and filming of both construction and exhibition for official promotional use.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (solicitation not yet issued)
Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
Set-Aside: None (N/A)
Response Date: May 29, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
Published Date: April 24, 2026
Place of Performance: Sapporo, Japan
Proposed Solicitation Number: 19JA7026Q0085

Eligibility & Submission

All responsible sources are invited to submit a quotation. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. U.S. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to submitting a quotation. Overseas Contractors are recommended to be SAM registered prior to contract award. Electronic submissions are permitted, with email quotes not exceeding 15MB. This opportunity is subject to FAR clause 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).