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 Grounds Maintenance services requirement across Multiple Installations on Okinawa, Japan. This event aims to inform industry partners, gather feedback, and refine the acquisition strategy for this significant future requirement. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by email.
Purpose of Industry Day
This Industry Day serves as a forum for the Government to share information about the upcoming requirement and to understand marketplace capabilities. By reviewing lessons learned from previous contracts, including operational challenges, the 18CONS seeks to collaboratively refine the acquisition strategy. The interactive session will allow potential offerors to ask preliminary questions and provide valuable feedback, helping to shape the future requirement and understand unique operational needs for large-scale military installations. Topics will include contract objectives, potential scope, and anticipated solicitation timeline.
Event Details
Two options are available for participation:
- In-Person Industry Day (Tentative):
- Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
- Time: 0900-1100 JST
- Location: Jack's Place at the Rocker Annex
- Virtual Industry Day:
- Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026
- Time: 0900-1100 JST
- Platform: Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 993 994 646 602 / Passcode: Eh2t43Yo)
- Dial-in: +1 410-874-6750,,114944019# (United States, Odenton) / Phone conference ID: 114 944 019#
Participation & Base Access
Vendors attending the in-person event will require base access via an Entry Authorization List (EAL). Attendees must submit required information (Name, Gender, DOB, Citizenship, Country of Birth, ID Number) on 'Attachment 1 - EAL for Attendees' as a PDF. EALs are due by 1100hrs (JST) on 8 June 2026.
Expressing Interest
The Government is identifying interested vendors with capabilities in large-scale grounds maintenance. To express interest and be added to the distribution list for future updates, email the Primary Point of Contact. The email subject line must include the Notice ID: '18CONS-GROUNDSMX-26-001'. Include your company name, a capabilities statement (preferably PDF), and a primary contact.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Industry Day)
- Product/Service Code: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
- Published Date: May 4, 2026
- EAL Due Date: June 8, 2026 (1100 JST)
- Industry Day Dates: June 24 & 25, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a request for proposals. Participation in the Industry Day is voluntary and not a prerequisite for any future solicitation.
Point of Contact
Austin Robey, Contract Specialist Email: austin.robey@us.af.mil