Repair Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH) Building 760, Camp Zama, Japan
Overview
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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 Repair of Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH) Building 760 at Camp Zama, Japan. This Design-Bid-Build project involves a full renovation of the building. The Government anticipates issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation in April 2026. This opportunity is exclusively for local sources physically located and licensed to perform construction in Japan.
Scope of Work
This project entails a full renovation of UPH Building 760. The scope includes, but is not limited to, repairs and upgrades to:
- Exterior walls and interior finishes
- Windows, doors, latrine, kitchenette, living, and laundry rooms
- Interior electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems
- Communications systems and other building components as needed.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation (IFB anticipated)
- Procurement Method: Design-Bid-Build
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: April 2026
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract
- Project Magnitude: Between ¥1,000,000,000 and ¥2,500,000,000 (Japanese Yen)
- Published Date: March 16, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: This opportunity is restricted to local sources only. Firms must be:
- Physically located in Japan.
- Authorized (licensed and registered) to perform construction in Japan.
- Possess a Japanese civil construction (doboku isshiki koji) license or Japanese architectural construction (kenchiku isshiki koji) license by the proposal due date, verifiable via the MLIT website.
- Registration: Active registration in SAM.gov is required. Joint Ventures must also be registered as independent entities.
- Submission Platform: Bids/proposals will be submitted via the PIEE Solicitation Module. Vendors are advised to create accounts early.
- SOFA Status: U.S. Official Contractor status under Article XIV of the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) will not be offered to U.S. contractors normally resident in the United States.
Additional Information
The solicitation, when issued, will provide specific details on site visits, RFI deadlines, and bid submission due dates. Interested firms new to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan Engineering District, should visit their website for general information.