Misawa Air Base Kardex Relocation
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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 Air Force, 35 CONS PK, is seeking vendors for the relocation of ten (10) Kardex Remstar, Megamat RS350 vertical carousel systems within Building 1334 at Misawa Airbase, Japan. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, with a site visit scheduled for February 10, 2026, and proposals due by February 24, 2026. Vendors must provide a commitment from a Certified Kardex Manufacturer Installer.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for relocating ten Kardex Remstar Megamat RS350 vertical carousel systems approximately 100 meters within Building 1334. Key objectives include minimizing system downtime and the need for Government personnel to remove bins. The scope also requires the contractor to:
- Develop a detailed Statement of Work (SOW) covering project requirements, quality control, safety, schedule, and installation plan.
- Provide temporary free-standing shelving at the new location for any removed bins (dimensions: L14 X W4.5 X H4.5).
- Install and connect electrical connections at the new location.
- Conduct full functionality testing with the USG and system maintenance contractor upon completion.
- Provide all necessary tools, labor, equipment, transportation, management, and expertise.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: N036 (Installation Of Equipment: Special Industry Machinery)
- Place of Performance: 35 LRS Warehouse, Building 1334, Misawa Airbase, Japan. Normal hours are MON-FRI 0700-1700, excluding Federal holidays.
Key Requirements & Instructions
- Certified Installer: Interested vendors must provide a letter or coordination with a Certified Kardex Manufacturer Installer committing to support this work if awarded a contract. Quality of performance is paramount.
- Site Visit: An optional site visit is scheduled for February 10, 2026, at 0900 JST. Interested parties must notify the listed POCs, provide attendee names, and indicate if they have base access.
- Questions: All questions are due by 0800 JST on February 6, 2026 (1900 EST on February 6, 2026). Questions must be submitted via email to the POCs in an Excel sheet, capturing the document, page number, paragraph, question, and any requested clarification. The USG will respond via an amendment.
- Travel: If personnel travel from outside Japan, a Letter of Authorization (LOA) must be processed per DFARS Clause 252.225-7976.
Timeline
- Published Date (Amendment): February 5, 2026
- Questions Due: February 6, 2026 (0800 JST)
- Site Visit: February 10, 2026 (0900 JST)
- Response Date: February 24, 2026 (12:00 PM JST)
Contacts
- Lt Kade Forrester (kade.forrester.1@us.af.mil)
- AMN Katie Kershaw (katie.kershaw@us.af.mil)