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Introduction: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ), is performing market research for an upcoming Design-Bid-Build (DBB) requirement entitled, " FY20 OMA Replace Deluge Sprinkler Sys... Introduction: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ), is performing market research for an upcoming Design-Bid-Build (DBB) requirement entitled, " FY20 OMA Replace Deluge Sprinkler System Bldg.2745 Kawakami Ammunition Depot, Japan." This announcement represents a market survey that is intended for 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). We are committed to partnering with industry as much as we can throughout this process and therefore encourage all interested companies to respond to this sources sought. Market research and industry feedback is an essential part of the acquisition process. The information requested in this announcement will be used within USACE-JED to facilitate decision-making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. However, respondents submitting business information pursuant to this Sources Sought/RFI announcement should consult 41 C.F.R. parts 105-60 and other implementing regulations concerning the release of such information to third parties under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All information submitted by respondents that they consider confidential and not releasable to third parties outside of USACE, and its employees, agents, consultants, and representatives, must be clearly and conspicuously marked. 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 Firms which have not done business with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan Engineering District, are requested to visit the following website: https://www.poj.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/ for general information. This contract will be performed in its entirety in the country of Japan and is intended only for local sources. Only local sources will be considered under this solicitation. Local sources are sources (e.g. corporations, partnerships, or Joint Ventures [For a Joint Venture, the Joint Venture as an independent entity must satisfy the local source requirements or, in the alternative, each member of the Joint Venture must individually satisfy the local source requirements]) that are physically located in Japan and authorized (i.e. licensed and registered) to perform in Japan, the type of construction work specific in this solicitation. Specifically, a prospective offeror must be duly authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan and must fully comply with all applicable laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of Japan during the performance of the resulting contracts. In addition, prior to award of the contracts, offerors must be registered with the Government of Japan to do construction work in Japan and possess necessary construction licenses and permits to perform work required under this solicitation. Construction license will be verified through the Government of Japan – Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MILT) https://etsuran.mlit.go.jp/TAKKEN. The U.S. Government will not offer “United States Official Contractor” status under Article XIV of the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to U.S. contractors normally resident in the United States; nor will the U.S. Government certify employees of such contractors as “Members of the Civilian Component” under Article I(b) of the SOFA. The US Army Corps of Engineers Japan District (POJ) will be transitioning to Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module for bid and proposal submission, to replace DOD SAFE. POJ is projected to utilize the new system for new solicitations issued on/about February 2022. – See SAM.Gov special notice W912HV-22-Z-0004. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PROJECT INFORMATION Project Title: FY20 OMA Replace Deluge Sprinkler System Bldg.2745 Kawakami Ammunition Depot Project Location: Kawakami Ammunition Depot, Japan Project NAICS: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors Project Magnitude: Between ¥100,000,000 and ¥500,000,000 (Japanese YEN) Anticipated Construction Performance Period: 268 calendar days Replace the existing deluge sprinkler system and non-deluge system at the ammunition inspection bays, replace the flame detection system, heat detection system, exterior fire riser enclosure and properly insulate walls and provide heating, maintainable enclosure for the piping traversing the roof and heat tracing on all piping, and replace the deluge releasing panel and building fire alarm panel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Proposed Procurement Method: The Government anticipates issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for this project in May 2022. This survey does not constitute a commitment by the Government for any follow-on announcements, solicitation, or award. 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. See local source information within this notice. Draft plans and specifications are being provided for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. Offerors are cautioned that these drawings and specifications are in DRAFT FORMAT. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REQUESTED INFORMATION Interested firms are requested to submit the following information via e-mail to Mr. Jiro Miyairi (jiro.miyairi.ln@usace.army.mil) and Ms. Jennifer Knutson (Jennifer.H.Knutson.civ@usace.army.mil) no later than 2:00 p.m., 25 January 2022, Japan Standard Time (JST): 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 level of interest and capability/experience relative to all aspects of the work. Please also indicate if you are interested as a Prime or Subcontractor. If you are NOT interested, request a brief statement as to why. 3. Please provide the following information on at least one (1) comparable projects (for government or commercial customers) completed in the six (6) years. Project Title and Location Customer/Agency Project Value and Brief Description Date Completed or Percent Complete Your role (Prime, Subcontractor, Designer of Record, Joint Venture, etc) 4. Identify your current construction bonding levels: Single Contract Amount Aggregate Maximum Contract Amount Name of Sureties 5. Do you have any questions/concerns on the DRAFT plans and specifications? 6. Are there any other comments or suggestions that may increase your interest or participation? Additional Info: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District, Camp Zama, Japan Contracting Office Address: USACE District, Japan Attn: CECT-POJ Unit 45010 APO, AP 96343-5010 Points of Contact: Jiro Miyairi 046-407-8837 jiro.miyairi@usace.army.mil Jennifer H. Knutson 046-407-8839 jennifer.h.knutson.civ@usace.army.mil