INDUSTRY DAY - Grounds Maintenance for Multiple Installations on Okinawa, JP
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The 18th Contracting Squadron will hold an Industry Day to discuss an upcoming requirement for grounds maintenance services at multiple military installations in Okinawa, Japan. This event aims to provide information about the future contract, gather feedback from industry partners, and better understand the marketplace's capabilities. The Government plans to review past contract experiences to identify operational challenges and refine the acquisition strategy. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and contribute to shaping the forthcoming solicitation’s objectives, scope, and timeline. The Industry Day will be conducted in both in-person and virtual formats, scheduled for June 24 and June 25, 2026, respectively. Attendees must have base access, requiring submission of an Entry Authorization List by June 8, 2026, including detailed personal information for each participant. Interested vendors are encouraged to express their interest by emailing the designated points of contact with company and capability information, referencing the solicitation number 18CONS-GROUNDSMX-26-001. This notice serves as a market research effort only, is not a solicitation, and participation is voluntary without obligation or reimbursement.
General Info
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Place of Performance
Kadena, JP-47, JPNSet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The 18th Contracting Squadron (18CONS) will be hosting an Industry Day for an anticipated requirement for Grounds Maintenance services at Multiple Installations across Okinawa, Japan. This notice is intended to inform industry partners of the event and to identify any interested parties.
The purpose of this Industry Day is to provide a forum for the Government to share information regarding this significant future requirement and to better understand the capabilities of the marketplace. By reviewing lessons learned from previous contracts, including operational challenges and limitations, we aim to collaboratively refine the acquisition strategy for this effort. This interactive session will allow potential offerors to ask preliminary questions and provide valuable feedback. Topics will include the contract's objectives, potential scope, and the anticipated timeline for the official solicitation. This is a valuable opportunity for industry partners to help shape this future requirement and learn about the unique operational needs for providing grounds maintenance services on large-scale military installations.
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Event Details & Registration
The specific date, time, and location for the In-Person Industry Day are listed below (tentative dependent on vendor participation).
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Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Time: 0900-1100 JST
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Location: Jack's Place at the Rocker Annex
The specific date, time, and location for the Virtual Industry Day are listed below.
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Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Time: 0900-1100 JST
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Platform: Microsoft Teams
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Meeting ID: 993 994 646 602 / Passcode: Eh2t43Yo
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Dial in by phone: +1 410-874-6750,,114944019# (United States, Odenton)
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Phone conference ID: 114 944 019#
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Base Access Information
Vendors will require base access to attend. An Entry Authorization List (EAL) will be used. To be included on the EAL, vendors will be required to submit the following information for each attendee on 'Attachment 1 - EAL for Attendees':
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Name of Attendee (Last Name, First Name)
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Gender
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DOB (YYYYMMDD)
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Citizenship
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Country of Birth
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ID Number
Once completed, please turn the completed document into a PDF. EALs DUE BY 1100hrs (JST) 8 June 2026.
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Express Your Interest
The Government is seeking to identify interested vendors at this time. All businesses with the capability to perform large-scale grounds maintenance services are encouraged to express their interest by sending an email to the Point of Contact listed below.
Please include the Notice ID in the subject line of your team's email, '18CONS-GROUNDSMX-26-001', to ease the admin burden on my office. In the email, include your company name,a capabilities statement (preferably in a document or PDF), and a primary contact. This will ensure you are on the distribution list for any future updates/correspondence.
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PRIMARY Point of Contact
Austin Robey
Contract Specialist
austin.robey@us.af.mil / 526-634-1481
ALTERNATE Point of Contact
LJ Morris
Contracting Officer
lauree.morris@us.af.mil
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Disclaimer: This Special Notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. This is not a request for proposals, quotes, or bids. The Government will not award a contract on the basis of this notice or reimburse any costs associated with preparing a response to this notice. Participation in the Industry Day is voluntary and is not a prerequisite for any future solicitation.