P309 Replace School Age Care Centers Camp Foster and Camp McTureous, Okinawa Japan

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ), is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for an upcoming Invitation for Bid (IFB) to replace School Age Care (SAC) Centers at Camp Foster and Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan. This project involves constructing two low-rise reinforced concrete facilities. The estimated magnitude for Building 1 is between $25,000,000 and $50,000,000. The solicitation is anticipated for mid-July 2026. This opportunity is restricted to local sources physically located and authorized to perform construction in Japan.

Scope of Work

This project entails the construction of two low-rise reinforced concrete structures to replace existing School Age Care (SAC) Centers.

• Building 1: Camp Foster
• Building 2: Camp McTureous Functional areas will include a lobby, reception, activity rooms, a large kitchen, restrooms, a multi-purpose half-court room, a janitor room, administrative offices, a STEM/computer room, and storage rooms. Exterior requirements include benches, fencing, and a children's drop-off/pick-up waiting area. Additionally, an outdoor playground with energy-absorbing poured flooring and age-appropriate equipment will be constructed at each site. Facility-related control systems must incorporate cybersecurity features compliant with current Department of Defense (DoD) criteria.

Contract & Timeline

• Procurement Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
• Anticipated Solicitation Release: Mid-July 2026
• Estimated Period of Performance: 1032 Calendar Days
• Project Magnitude (Building 1): Between $25,000,000 and $50,000,000
• Product Service Code (PSC): Y1AZ - Construction Of Other Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings
• NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Bidder Eligibility & Requirements

• Local Source Restriction: This contract is intended only for local sources physically located in Japan and authorized (licensed and registered) to perform construction work in Japan. This includes corporations, partnerships, or Joint Ventures (where the JV entity or each member satisfies local source requirements).
• Japanese Registration: Offerors must be registered with the Government of Japan to perform construction work and possess necessary construction licenses and permits, verifiable through the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MILT).
• SOFA Status: The U.S. Government will not offer "United States Official Contractor" status or certify employees as "Members of the Civilian Component" under the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to U.S. contractors normally resident in the United States.
• SAM Registration: All interested companies must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov. Joint Ventures must also register as independent entities.
• CMMC Requirement: Bidders must achieve a CMMC Level I or higher certification at the time of bid opening and maintain it for the contract duration, in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7021.

Additional Notes

Draft specifications, drawings, and plans are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. These were previously attached under Sources Sought announcement W912HV25Z0012. Interested vendors are responsible for monitoring PIEE (piee.eb.mil) for the issuance of the solicitation and any amendments.

Contacts:

• Contracting Officer: Erica Stiner (erica.j.stiner@usace.army.mil)
• Contract Specialist: William House (william.e.house@usace.army.mil)