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Source Sought - Simplified Acquisition Base Engineering Requirements (SABER)
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The U.S. Government is seeking information on the Simplified Acquisition Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) program, which will encompass maintenance, repair, and minor construction services across Yokota Air Base and various off-base locations in Japan, including geographical separated units and remote sites such as Chitose and Itazuke. The contract is intended to support critical infrastructure needs through a multiple award construction contract approach, with work expected to be performed primarily at Yokota but extending to other designated locations throughout the country. This sources sought notice, posted on July 29, 2026, and responding by August 17, 2026, aims to gather industry capabilities and interest before issuing a formal solicitation under NAICS code 237990. A vendor fair is scheduled for August 28, 2026, at the Fussa Civic Hall in Tokyo to provide potential contractors with an overview of the SABER acquisition and related opportunities, including three major open market projects and a blanket purchase agreement for fall protection devices. Government representatives will outline procurement strategies, timelines, and expectations to help industry prepare for upcoming solicitations. Interested parties are required to pre-register via a provided Google Form, unless they have already communicated intent to the primary or secondary point of contact, Yuki Kobayashi or Hiroshi Yoshikawa, who can be reached through U.S. Air Force channels. The notice does not establish a contract or obligation but serves as a preliminary step to shape the upcoming competitive procurement process.
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Fussa, JP-13, JPNSet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a sources sought of Simplified Acquisition Base Engineering Requirements (SABER). The SABER program will consist of, but not limited to, a broad range of maintenance, repair, and minor construction work on real property at Yokota Air Base and Off-Base Sites. The majority of projects will be performed at Yokota Air Base but may expand throughout Japan. Off-base sites may include, but are not limited to, the following: a) geographical separated units (GSUs): Narita Air Terminal, Tama Service Annex, Fuchu C.S., Momote Annex, Owada C.S. and Tokorozawa Transmitter Site; b) remote sites: Chitose Auxiliary Annex (Hokkaido) and Itazuke Auxiliary Airfield (Fukuoka).
This proejct will be explained at the vendor fair with more details:
Vendor Fair Announcement
U.S. Government Vendor Fair
The U.S. Government invites interested contractors and industry partners to attend a Vendor Fair to learn about upcoming acquisition opportunities.
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 0930 hours
Location: Small Hall, Fussa Civic Hall (Fussa Shimin Kaikan), Fussa, Tokyo, Japan
Event Overview
This Vendor Fair will provide an overview of several upcoming contracting opportunities and acquisition strategies, including:
- Introduction
- How to start doing business with U.S. Government
- Overview of the New MACC (Multiple Award Construction Contract) Acquisition
- Overview of the New SABER (Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements) Acquisition
- Overview of three major Open Market acquisition projects (Water Line Phase B, Airfield Light projects, and Tower 3000) that are planned to be competitively solicited
- Overveiw of the BPA of Replace Fall Protection Devices, MFH Garden and Tower Units
Government representatives will present general information regarding each acquisition, anticipated procurement approaches, and projected timelines. This event is intended to help industry better understand upcoming business opportunities and prepare for future solicitations.
Who Should Attend
This event is open to contractors, vendors, design consultants, and other companies interested in doing business with the U.S. Government.
Additional information regarding registration, the agenda, and event logistics will be provided separately.
How to Attend (updated on 29 July 26)
Please compelete pre-registration at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsX_Y3XEs4QJUyw_y0D6K0GbB9xNRQTp-6dnQlIyprv4lO2w/viewform
the attached flyer also has a QR code for an access to the pre-registration.
For those who have already contacted primary/alternate POC for showing your particiapting intent. No need to complete the pre-registration.
We look forward to your participation.
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