W912HV-25-Z-0006 Sources Sought Market Survey Introduction: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ), is performing market research for an upcoming Design-Bid-Build (DBB) requirement entitled, "Improve Family Housing Post Acquisition Improvement Program (PAIP) 9, Phase 3 (34 Units)”. This announcement represents a market survey that is intended for planning purposes only. The purpose of this notice is to identify sources capable of performing this project and to receive responses from those firms to assist the Government's acquisition planning. This survey does not constitute a commitment by the Government for any follow-on announcements, solicitation, or award. This notice is NOT a solicitation. The Government will not pay for any information provided as a result of this market survey. This market survey is intended for local sources only. Local sources are those sources physically located and licensed to conduct business in Japan. Firms interested in and capable of performing this work are highly encouraged to submit a response (submission requirements are located within this notice). We are committed to partnering with industry as much as we can throughout this process and therefore encourage all interested companies to respond to this source sought. Market research and industry feedback is an essential part of the acquisition process. The information requested in this announcement will be used within POJ to facilitate decision-making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. However, respondents submitting business information pursuant to this announcement should consult 41 C.F.R. parts 105-60 and other implementing regulations concerning the release of such information to third parties under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All information submitted by respondents that they consider confidential and not releasable to third parties outside of USACE, and its employees, agents, consultants, and representatives, must be clearly and conspicuously marked. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) All interested companies, including joint ventures, shall be registered in the SAM database in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. https://www.sam.gov LOCAL SOURCES Firms which have not done business with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan Engineering District, are requested to visit the following website: https://www.poj.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/ for general information. This project will be performed in its entirety in the country of Japan and is intended only for local sources. Only local sources will be considered under this solicitation. Local sources are sources (e.g. corporations, partnerships, or Joint Ventures [For a Joint Venture, the Joint Venture as an independent entity must satisfy the local source requirements or, in the alternative, each member of the Joint Venture must individually satisfy the local source requirements]) that are physically located in Japan and authorized (i.e. licensed and registered) to perform in Japan, the type of construction work specific in this solicitation. Specifically, a prospective offeror must be duly authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan and must fully comply with all applicable laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of Japan during the performance of the resulting contracts. In addition, prior to award of the contracts, offerors must be registered with the Government of Japan to do construction work in Japan and possess necessary construction licenses and permits to perform work required under this solicitation. Construction license will be verified through the Government of Japan – Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MILT) https://etsuran2.mlit.go.jp/TAKKEN. 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 will the U.S. Government certify employees of such contractors as “Members of the Civilian Component” under Article I(b) of the SOFA. PROJECT INFORMATION: Project Title : Improve Family Housing Post Acquisition Improvement Program (PAIP) 9, Phase 3 (34 Units) Project Location: Yokota Air Base, Japan Project PSC : Y1FA – Construction of Family Housing Facilities Project NAICS: 236118 – Residential Remodelers Project Magnitude : Between ¥2,500,000,000 and ¥10,000,000,000 (Japanese YEN) Project Description : The project is to provide whole house interior and exterior modernization, renovation, and repair of thirty-four (34) housing units at Yokota Air Base (O-1 to O-5 three-bedroom military family housing townhouse units). Units are in need of lifecycle repair/replacement of basic utilities and mechanical systems, hardware and finishes. These housing units must be upgraded to meet current life safety codes for electrical, mechanical, seismic, fire safety and energy efficient. This project is programmed in accordance with the 2017 Housing Community Profile (HCP), Yokota Air Base and Family Housing Master Plan. This is not a tenant or supporting service requirement. Procurement Method: The Government anticipates issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for this project in September 2025. This survey does not constitute a commitment by the Government for any follow-on announcements, solicitation, or award. Any solicitations pursued will be intended for local sources only. Local sources are those sources physically located and authorized to perform construction work in Japan. Draft plans and specifications are being provided for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. Offerors are cautioned that these drawings and specifications are in DRAFT FORMAT. ========================================================================== REQUESTED INFORMATION Interested firms are requested to reply with the following information no later than 28 March 2025 Japan Standard Time. Please submit your responses via e-mail to Dr. Nakiba Johnson, Contracting Officer at
[email protected] and Ms. Clarissa Bermodes, Contract Specialist at
[email protected]. 1. Name of your company, address, phone number, email, SAM UEI, CAGE Code, and English-Speaking Point of Contact (POC) name. 2. Describe your firm's interest, capability and experience relative to the work described in the interested Project Description. 3. Identify your current construction bonding levels: a. Single Contract Amount b. Aggregate Maximum Contract Amount c. Name of Sureties 4. Please provide at least (3) comparable projects your company has completed (for government or commercial customers) in the past seven (7) years. Project Title and Location Customer/Agency Project Value and Brief Description Date Completed or Percent Complete Your role (Prime, Subcontractor, Designer of Record, Joint Venture, etc.) 5. Project specific questions to industry: Does the anticipated period of performance seem feasible? Please identify risk factors. Is the construction area within the project site adequate to meet field office, stockpile storage, and staging requirements without additional laydown area? What is an adequate period for bidder inquiries? 6. Do you have any questions or concerns about the DRAFT plans and specifications? 7. Are there any other comments or suggestions that may increase your interest or participation? Additional Info: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District, Camp Zama, Japan Contracting Office Address: USACE District, Japan Attn: CECT-POJ Unit 45010 APO, AP 96343-5010 Points of Contact: Clarissa D. Bermodes Contract Specialist 046-407-8836
[email protected] Dr. Nakiba S. Johnson Contracting Officer 046-407-3398
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