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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan Engineering District (JED), is performing market research for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction project titled: "Repair Building 163-11 Sagami General Depot... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan Engineering District (JED), is performing market research for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction project titled: "Repair Building 163-11 Sagami General Depot, Japan" This announcement represents a market survey that is intended for preliminary planning purposes only. The purpose of this notice is to identify sources capable of performing this project and to receive responses from those firms to assist the Government's acquisition planning. This survey does not constitute a commitment by the Government for any follow-on announcements, solicitation, or award. This notice is NOT a solicitation. The Government will not pay for any information provided as a result of this market survey. This market survey is intended for local sources only. Local sources are those sources physically located and licensed to conduct business in Japan. Firms interested and capable of performing this work are highly encouraged to submit a response (submission requirements are located within this notice). Information about the project: Project Title: Repair Building 163-11 Project Location: Sagami General Depot, Japan Project NAICS: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Project PSC: Z2GZ, Repair or Alteration of Other Warehouse Buildings Project Magnitude: Between ¥100,000,000 and ¥500,000,000 (Japanese Yen) Project Description: This project is to repair building 163-11 Sagami General Depot. The repair shall include, but is not limited to the following: CIVIL: Work includes removal of existing asphalt pavement, existing sod area and disconnection of existing fire protection line to accommodate installation of new fire protection line ARCHITECT: Work includes the provision of new metal roofing, Roof flashing, eaves gutters and down spouts, replacement of existing roll-up door, partial removal and restoration of existing concrete wall for installation of the new roll-up door guide rails, replacement of existing steel doors and frames including accessories, replacement of existing wall louvers with stainless steel screen, repair of existing cracks, flakes and spalled on existing concrete surfaces, repair of exposed reinforcing bars on concrete surfaces, repair of spalled concrete floor slab and refinishing with hardener coating throughout the floor area, replacement of joint sealant on the wall and floor surfaces, replacement of the existing concrete pad for electrical panel, repainting of existing and painting of new surfaces, removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials and other incidental related miscellaneous items. STRUCTURAL: Work includes the replacement of the existing damaged steel girder, provision of new steel beams, purlins and cross bracing as indicated on the drawings, reinforcement of existing minor damaged roof structure such as steel girders, purlins, cross bracing as necessary and other related incidental miscellaneous items. MECHANICAL: Work includes the replacement of three (3) existing roof mounted exhaust fans with screen, replacement of one (1) existing and providing one (1) new emergency shower/eyewash station will have tepid water supply and drain, provision of new exterior hose bibb similar to the existing and other incidental related miscellaneous items. ELECTRICAL: Work includes removal of existing electrical items and replacement with new surface mounted conduits, boxes for miscellaneous outlets such as light switches, exit lights and miscellaneous outlets, installation of new interior lighting fixtures, replacement of service entrance conductors, provision of new electrical panel, installation of two exterior lighting fixtures on existing steel brackets, replacement of exiting photocell switch sensor and other incidental related miscellaneous items. COMMUNICATION: Work includes the installation of new telephone cabinet, provision of new telephone and ground conductors, cleaning of the existing conduits between pull box and outside manhole and other incidental related miscellaneous items. FIRE PROTECTION: Work includes the installation of new wet pipe sprinkler system with heating requirement only for the riser piping from the slab to dry valve and other incidental related miscellaneous items as required. The government anticipates the Period of Performance will be approximately 18 months. Procurement Method: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ) anticipates the release of a public Invitation for Bid (IFB) for this project, with the award of a firm fixed-price contract resulting from the solicitation. This contract will be performed in its entirety in the country of Japan, and any solicitation posted will be intended for local sources only. Local sources are those sources physically located and licensed to conduct business in Japan. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) All interested companies, including joint ventures, shall be registered in the SAM database in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. https://www.sam.gov. LOCAL SOURCES - CONTRACTOR APPLICATIONS. Firms which have not submitted Contractor Applications to this office are requested to go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan Engineering District, Contracting Division website: http://www.poj.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/ download the Contractor Application. Such firms shall be required to complete the aforementioned application and submit documents indicating they are registered with the Government of Japan to perform construction in Japan and possess both the necessary construction licenses and permits required to perform the requisite work identified in the solicitation. This documentation must be submitted prior to or at the time of bid/proposal submission to allow POJ to verify your company as a "Local Source." ===================================================================== NOTE: Draft plans and specifications are being provided FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Offerors are cautioned that these drawings and specifications are in DRAFT FORMAT. Submission Requirements for responses to this Market Survey: Interested firms are requested to reply with the following information: 1. Name of your company, address, phone number, email, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and English Speaking Point of Contact (POC) name. 2. Describe your firm's capability and experience relative to the work described in the Project Description. Please provide information on comparable projects (for government or commercial customers) completed in the past six (6) years. 3. Describe your firm's level of interest relative to all aspects of the work. 4. Identify your current construction bonding levels: a. Per contract b. Aggregate contract bonding level 5. Responses to the questions below directly relate to the project description, DRAFT drawings/plans, and DRAFT specifications. a. Is the Contractor/Bidder knowledgeable about and able to perform the required Logistic Support Area and other work as described in the Project Description? b. Based on the scope of work are there any specialty subcontractors or construction equipment that will need to be utilized for the project that present higher risk or general unavailability that might cause your company not to bid on the project? If so, please identify which specialty subcontractors and/or construction equipment presents the risk. c. Does the anticipated Period of Performance seem feasible? If the Period of Performance is not deemed feasible please identify any risk factors for your assessment. d. Are there any equipment/systems with long lead times to manufacture and deliver to the site? Is the Period of Performance sufficient for the long lead items? e. Please provide any comments or suggestions that will increase your level of interest and participation in this project. ===================================================================== This notice is NOT a solicitation. This survey does not constitute a commitment by the Government for any follow-on announcements, solicitation, or award. Please submit your responses via e-mail to Quincy A. McNeil, Contracting Officer, 046-407-8834 at Quincy.A.McNeil.civ@usace.army.mil and Norman Roldan, Contract Specialist, 046-407-8836, Norman.Roldan.civ@usace.army.mil no later than 14:00 a.m. Japan Standard Time (JST), on Thursday, 18 March 2021.