Base Operating Support Services for U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVFACSYSCOM FAR EAST, has issued a Solicitation for Base Operating Support Services at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. This notice primarily serves to publish a consolidated list of Requests for Information (RFIs) received to date, with government answers currently deferred and actively being finalized. Offerors are advised to continue monitoring SAM.gov for forthcoming responses and updates. Proposals are due June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for comprehensive Facilities Operations Support Services (Product Service Code S216) to support base operations at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 12, 2026
- Published: June 4, 2026
Evaluation Factors (Per Amendment 0002)
Award will be based on evaluation factors detailed in Section M, which was revised by Amendment 0002. Key aspects include:
- Non-Cost/Price Factors: Safety, Experience, and Past Performance are evaluated in relation to price.
- Safety (Factor 1): Rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable.
- Experience (Factor 2): Requires demonstration of experience in specific functional annexes/sub-annexes, with a minimum award value of $50,000,000 per contract/task order, and recency within the past five years.
- Past Performance (Factor 3): Evaluated for recency, relevancy, source, context, and trends. Offerors without relevant past performance will receive a Neutral Confidence rating.
Additional Notes
- RFI Status: A document titled "23R0052 BOSC Iwakuni RFI Q 1 - 93.docx" contains numerous industry questions, with all government responses currently deferred. This highlights potential areas for future clarification or amendment.
- Industry Concerns: RFIs include requests for proposal deadline extension (from June 12 to July 31, 2026), clarification on Japanese business/construction licenses, concerns about competition restrictions favoring incumbents, rationale for USD pricing, and questions regarding the significant increase in past experience requirements ($50M).
- System Access: Multiple questions address requirements for the USMC Maximo system, security clearances, CAC cards, DBIDS registration, and access for various personnel types to CUI and IT/OT systems.
- PIEE Module: Related documents provide links and instructions for the PIEE Solicitation Module, which is likely the platform for proposal submission.
- Given the deferred RFI answers, potential bidders should anticipate significant clarifications and possible amendments that could impact proposal preparation and strategy.