DEMOLITION OF MAINTENANCE HANGAR, BUILDING 3542, KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ) has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the upcoming demolition of Maintenance Hangar, Building 3542, at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. This project is valued between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 and is anticipated to be solicited as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in February 2026, with an award expected by Q4 FY2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves the complete demolition of the existing Maintenance Hangar, Building 3542. The scope includes:
- Detailed demolition procedures, utility disconnections, and site restoration.
- Management of hazardous materials such as asbestos-containing material (ACM), lead-based paint (LBP), PCBs, and other hazardous waste, requiring specific abatement and disposal plans.
- Compliance with stringent safety and environmental regulations, including EM 385-1-1, NFPA standards, and requirements for waste management with a goal of diverting at least 60% of solid waste from landfills.
- Protection of existing facilities, utilities, and natural resources during demolition.
- Refurbishment work for the Chibana ballfield and demolition of elements at the Chibana stockpile site.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) leading to a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract.
- Product Service Code (PSC): Y1BZ – Construction of Other Airfield Structures.
- NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
- Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
- Performance Period: 580 calendar days.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: February 2026.
- Anticipated Award: No later than Q4 FY2026.
- Published: January 21, 2026.
Bidder Eligibility
This opportunity is intended only for local sources physically located in Japan and authorized (licensed and registered) to perform construction work in Japan. Prospective offerors must be duly authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan and comply with all applicable Japanese laws and regulations. Prior to award, offerors must be registered with the Government of Japan for construction work and possess necessary construction licenses and permits. The U.S. Government will not offer "United States Official Contractor" status under the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to U.S. contractors normally resident in the United States.
Key Documents
Draft specifications, demolition drawings, and as-built drawings for the existing facility are available for informational purposes. These documents provide critical details on the scope of work, technical requirements, and existing conditions, but are subject to change.
Action Items
Interested vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and are responsible for monitoring the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at piee.eb.mil for the official solicitation, amendments, site visit dates, and bid submission deadlines when issued.