INDUSTRY DAY - Grounds Maintenance for Multiple Installations on Okinawa, JP
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 18th Contracting Squadron (18CONS) is hosting an Industry Day for an anticipated requirement for Grounds Maintenance services at Multiple Installations across Okinawa, Japan. This event serves as market research to gather industry feedback and refine the acquisition strategy for a significant future acquisition.
Purpose & Scope
The Industry Day aims to provide a forum for the Government to share information regarding this future requirement and to better understand marketplace capabilities. It will review lessons learned from previous contracts, including operational challenges, to collaboratively refine the acquisition strategy. This interactive session will allow potential offerors to ask preliminary questions and provide valuable feedback on contract objectives, potential scope, and the anticipated timeline for the official solicitation.
Event Details
- In-Person Industry Day:
- Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Time: 0900-1100 JST
- Location: Jack's Place at the Rocker Annex
- Base Access: Required for attendees. Vendors must submit attendee information (Name, Gender, DOB, Citizenship, Country of Birth, ID Number) on 'Attachment 1 - EAL for Attendees' to be included on the Entry Authorization List (EAL).
- Virtual Industry Day:
- Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
- Time: 0900-1100 JST
- Platform: Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 993 450 061 290, Passcode: Py6Jq3KM)
Action Items
Businesses with the capability to perform large-scale grounds maintenance services are encouraged to:
- Express Interest: Send an email to the Primary Point of Contact, Austin Robey (austin.robey@us.af.mil).
- Email Content: Include the Notice ID '18CONS-GROUNDSMX-26-001' in the subject line, your company name, a capabilities statement (preferably in PDF), and a primary contact.
- Attend Industry Day: Participate in either the in-person or virtual session.
- For In-Person Attendees: Complete and submit 'Attachment 1 - EAL for Attendees' as a PDF for base access.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Industry Day for future requirement)
- Set-Aside: None specified at this market research stage.
- Published: April 24, 2026
Important Disclaimer
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No contract will be awarded based on this notice, and participation is voluntary and not a prerequisite for any future solicitation.