FY27 Improve Family Housing Yokota AB PAIP 10 Phase 1 (32 UN)

20 August 2026 update:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ), is performing supplemental market research for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction project to request additional information. Please see additional information section.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

NOTICE OF INTENT - BRAND NAME OR EQUAL.  The Government is conducting market research to determine the availability of suitable products and solutions for certain requirements within this project, in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) DFARS PGI 206.103-170. This notice serves as notification of our intent to specify certain requirements as "brand name or equal." A Justification and Approval (J&A) addressed in RFO 6.104 with RFO 6.103-1 authority will be required if a brand name or equal approach is ultimately pursued, per RFO DFARS 206.103-170 (c). The purpose of this notice is to gather information from industry to help the Government determine the best approach to fulfilling these requirements, ensuring we meet our needs while maximizing competition and value.

1. Interior Finishes - To convey the basis of design used for interior color and finishes, manufacturer and product names are identified solely to provide and convey a basis for the color, pattern and visual integrity of the respective finishes. By providing this basis, the contractor can determine if the product submitted for approval will conform to the intended aesthetic of the design. This will lead to an overall coordinated, structural interior design for the entire building as intended by the qualified interior designer. The specifications and manufacturer names are illustrative for coordinated design aesthetics only and not shall not be construed as limiting competition to the identified brand.  The Contractor may, at its option, use any product that, in the judgement of the Contracting Officer, is equal to that named in the specifications, unless otherwise specifically provided in the contract. (See DRAFT specifications section 09 29 00 paragraph 2.1.3)

Question: Do you have concerns regarding the Government's intent to use a 'brand name or equal' approach for architectural finishes? If so, please provide details of your concern and any alternative solutions for the Government's consideration.

29 January 2026 Update:

Please include this additioanl question in your response of Market Survey Questions below:

Currently the existing residences are feed by a 208/120V service. However, the installation is considered changing these residences to a 240/120V service (as shown in the current design documents). Please comment on any constructability, equipment procurement, lead-time, or cost concerns you have with providing a 240/120V service, as opposed to 208/120V service.

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SOURCES SOUGHT MARKET SURVEY

W912HV-26-Z-0008

FY27 Improve Family Housing

Yokota AB PAIP 10 Phase 1 (32 UN)

Yokota Air Base, Tokyo, Japan

INTRODUCTION: 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ), is performing market research for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction project.  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 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 sources sought. Market research and industry feedback is an essential part of the acquisition process.  The information requested in this announcement will be used within USACE-POJ to facilitate decision-making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. However, respondents submitting business information pursuant to this Sources Sought/RFI 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.

BIDDER ELIGIBILITY

1. This contract 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 construction in Japan. Specifically, a prospective bidder must be duly authorized to operate and conduct construction 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. 

1. In addition, bidders must possess a Japanese civil construction (doboku isshiki koji) license or Japanese architectural construction (kenchiku isshiki koji) license by the bid due date and time. The U.S. Government will verify that the bidder has the license through the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) website at https://etsuran2.mlit.go.jp/TAKKEN. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that it has the license (Japanese civil construction or Japanese architectural construction), and that it is accurately shown on the MLIT website, by the bid due date and time.  Failure to comply with this requirement will be cause for rejection of your bid.

1. 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.

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PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Title: FY27 Improve Family Housing Yokota AB PAIP 10 Phase 1 (32 UN) Yokota Air Base, Tokyo, Japan

Project(s) Location: Yokota Air Base, Tokyo, Japan

Product Service Code (PSC):  Y1FA – Construction of Family Housing Facilities

NAICS Code:  236118 – Residential Remodelers

Project Magnitude: 

Between ¥2,500,000,000 and ¥10,000,000,000 (DFARS 236.204)

Project(s) Description:  

Provide whole house interior and exterior modernization, renovation and repair of 32 family housing units at Yokota Air Base. 12 units are type 2GAN, 2-bedroom company grade officer units within 3 buildings, and 20 are type 2GA, 2-bedroom junior non-commissioned officer units within 5 multi- plex residential buildings. The work includes, but is not limited to, providing all labor, materials, transportation, and performing all work necessary for the improvement of the family housing units to meet current codes and standards. Modernize finishes in each unit’s rooms including, but not limited to, the kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining, laundry, bedrooms, family rooms and storage rooms. Replace windows with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F2090 window fall protection and doors, with energy efficient products. Provides insulation in perimeter walls and roofs, and noise attenuation on interior walls and ceilings. Provide lifecycle replacement of interior and exterior electrical, water, sewer, and communications systems that are sized and configured for anticipated loads. Provide each unit with hard wired smoke alarms and fire sprinklers to meet Unified Facilities Criteria 3-600-01 Fire Protection and International Residential Code. Convert mechanical systems from district heat/cool to unit-level HVAC and hot water heaters to provide efficient and effective heating, cooling, and humidity control. Demolish the two supporting mechanical buildings and all utility lines all the way to main line (see attached facility list). Inspect and repair exterior and interior wall/ceiling cracks.

Remove and dispose of equipment from neighborhood mechanical building. Repaint exterior walls and trash enclosures. Investigate radon system during design to ensure functionality and compliance with current code/regulations.

Improvements to 2GA units include a building addition to provide a family room and secondary dining space consistent with the functional space standards listed in the Air Force Family Housing Design Guide. The exterior modernization includes expansion of the outdoor first floor patio and second floor balcony with awning cover, addition of exterior storage, and new fencing for back yards.

Improvements to 2GAN units includes a building addition to provide kitchen, secondary dining, living room, storage, and laundry space consistent with the functional space standards listed in the Air Force Family Housing Design Guide. The exterior modernization includes expansion of the outdoor patio, addition of exterior storage, and new fencing for backyards.

Environmental work includes remediation testing, demolition, disposal, and abatement required for asbestos, lead and other present hazardous materials. Replace electrical, water, and sewer service connections to the main distribution lines, including replacing water meters and valves. Upgrade transformer and replace secondary feeders to the unit as necessary. Site improvements include adding parking spaces in neighborhood lots, sidewalk repairs, resurfacing of parking lot pavement, landscaping, and all necessary supporting work to provide a complete and usable facility. Repair sidewalks and accessible ramps as required by Unified Facilities Criteria 3-201-01.

The overall facility improvement shall be permanent construction and designed to meet current Air Force Family Housing Standards and be in accordance with the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01, Unified Facilities Criteria 4-711-01 Family Housing, Unified Facilities Criteria 3- 600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities, and other latest applicable Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria. The project should comply with Department of Defense anti-terrorism/force protection requirements per Unified Facility Criteria 4-010-01.

Air Conditioning: 50 Tons

NOTE: The DRAFT Specifications, Drawings and/or Plans included in this Notice are provided for informational purposes only.  Interested firms are cautioned that all attachments to this notice are provided in draft format and subject to change.

Estimated Period of Performance:

730  calendar days

Proposed Procurement Method:  The Government anticipates the issuance of an Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation.

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.

Submission Requirements for responses to this Market Survey: 

Interested sources are requested to answer the questions in the attached W912HV-26-Z-0008_Market Survey and email the completed form to the following individuals no later than 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Japan Standard Time. We appreciate your honest feedback in helping to develop an effective acquisition strategy that is advantageous for all interested parties.

Contracting Officer – Dr. Nakiba S. Jackson at nakiba.s.jackson@usace.army.mil

Contract Specialist – Charles L. Qi at charles.l.qi@usace.army.mil

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Attachments:

1. W912HV-26-Z-0008_Market Survey Questions
2. PAIP 10 Phase 1 DRAFT DRAWINGS
3. PAIP 10 Phase 1 DRAFT SPECS