LXEZ035058, Outdoor Recreation/Equipment Rental Center, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan
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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. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ) has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the construction of an Outdoor Recreation/Equipment Rental Center at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. This project involves constructing a 1,040 square meter facility with supporting infrastructure. The Government anticipates issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in the 2nd Quarter of FY 2026, with an award no later than the 4th Quarter of FY 2026. This opportunity is exclusively for local sources physically located and licensed to perform construction in Japan.
Scope of Work
The project entails the construction of a 1,040 square meter Outdoor Recreation/Equipment Rental Center facility. This includes the main facility and essential support infrastructure such as utilities, site preparation, pavements, site improvements, communications, a drop-off canopy, passive force protection measures, and pavement demolition. The anticipated construction performance period is 550 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice (for an upcoming IFB)
- Procurement Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract
- Project Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- NAICS: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- PSC: Y1JZ Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: 2nd Quarter of FY 2026
- Anticipated Award: No later than 4th Quarter of FY 2026
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
Bidder Eligibility & Requirements
This contract is intended only for local sources physically located in Japan and authorized (licensed and registered) to perform construction in Japan.
- Local Source Definition: Corporations, partnerships, or Joint Ventures (where the JV or each member satisfies requirements) physically located in Japan and authorized to operate and conduct construction business in Japan, complying with all applicable Japanese laws and regulations.
- Licensing: Bidders must possess a Japanese civil construction (doboku isshiki koji) license or a Japanese architectural construction (kenchiku isshiki koji) license by the bid due date. Verification will be via the MLIT website (https://etsuran2.mlit.go.jp/TAKKEN).
- SAM Registration: All interested companies, including Joint Ventures as independent entities, must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (http://www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award.
- SOFA Status: The U.S. Government will not offer "United States Official Contractor" status under Article XIV of the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to U.S. contractors normally resident in the United States, nor certify their employees as "Members of the Civilian Component."
Additional Notes
The solicitation, when issued, will identify the site visit date, RFI, and bid submission due date. All final documents will be posted on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at piee.eb.mil. Interested vendors are responsible for monitoring PIEE for updates.