Z--Convert Ballroom to classroom at Bldg.6300, Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan

1. This acquisition will be solicited as competitive to local sources in accordance with FAR 6.302-4. Local sources are those persons or entities normally resident and licensed to conduct business in Japan. Bidders from non-local sources will not be considered under this solicitation. 2. This procurement shall utilize Sealed Bidding Procedures. Bids will be publicly opened at the time set for opening in the IFB. Their content will be made public for the information of bidders and others interested, who may be present either in person or by representative. Before a bid is considered for award, the bidder may be requested by the Government to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organization, financial resources, and such other information as may be required to evaluate the bidders responsibility. 3. The procurement will result in the award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Convert Ballroom to classroom at Bldg.#6300, Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan. The Contractor will be required to prosecute the work diligently and to complete the entire work ready for use within 150 calendar days. 4. Per FAR 36.204, the magnitude of this project is between $100,000 and $500,000 5. Bids shall be evaluated without discussion. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, is the most advantageous the Government considering price and price-related factors included in the invitation. 6. Unless otherwise indicated in the synopsis, this is an Internet-only solicitation. It is the bidder’s responsibility to check this site daily in order to be notified of any changes to this solicitation. 7. The solicitation will be issued on or about 15 July 2013. Bids will be due on or about 19 August 2013 at ROICC Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan at the time and venue specified in the IFB. 8. Bidders can view and/or download the invitation at https://asia.neco.navy.mil/ when it becomes available. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE PROVIDED. Notification of any amendments to the solicitation will only be made on the AsiaNECO website for any posted changes. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO CONTINUALLY VIEW THE WEBSITE FOR ANY AMENDMENTS ISSUED TO THE SOLICITATION.