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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ) has an upcoming construction project located at Commander Fleet Activities (CFA) Yokosuka that was previously solicited under W912HV22B0013 that ... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ) has an upcoming construction project located at Commander Fleet Activities (CFA) Yokosuka that was previously solicited under W912HV22B0013 that received no bids. The purpose of this notice is to identify sources capable of performing this project and to gather industry feedback on how the Government may revise their requirements to increase interest. This announcement represents a market survey that is intended for planning purposes only. 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 POJ to facilitate decision-making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. However, respondents submitting business information pursuant to this 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 project 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. PROJECT INFORMATION: Project Title: FY22 MCN P-039 Ship Handling & Combat Training Facilities Project Location: CFA Yokosuka, Japan Project NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and Industrial Building Construction Project PSC Code: Y1EZ – Construction of Other Industrial Buildings Project Magnitude: Between ¥2,500,000,000 and ¥10,000,000,000 (Japanese YEN) Anticipated Construction Performance Period: To Be Determined (see below) Project Description: The project scope requires the construction of a multi-story, reinforced concrete building with auger cast pile foundation as a structurally independent facility directly adjacent to Building 1997. The new facility will include high-bay space for Integrated Navigation, Seamanship and Ship handling Trainers (NSST-4 & NSST-5); space for a Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer (CIAT); space for a Radar Navigation (NSST-6, RADNAV) trainer; space for a Multi- Purpose Reconfigurable Training System (MRTS); and support areas including administrative office space, briefing room, storage room, restrooms, quarterdeck, server room, and utility rooms. Facility-related control systems include cybersecurity features in accordance with current Department of Defense (DoD) criteria. This project will provide Antiterrorism (AT) features and comply with applicable service and Geographic Combatant Commander policies and directive per UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings. The AT line item includes standard antiterrorism measures such as mass notification systems, emergency shutoffs for ventilation systems, laminated glazing, and emergency lighting and signage. Draft specifications and drawings are being provided for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and may change upon formal issuance of solicitation. Procurement Method: The Government intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation. POJ anticipates a solicitation will be issued April 2023 and award no later than September 2023 However, this does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Any solicitations pursued will be intended for local sources only. Local sources are those sources physically located and authorized to perform construction work in Japan. ========================================================================== REQUESTED INFORMATION Interested firms are requested to reply with the following information no later than 23 March 2023 Japan Standard Time. Please submit your responses via e-mail to Ms. Jennifer Knutson, Contracting Officer at Jennifer.H.Knutson.civ@USACE.army.mil and Mr. Ryan Marzetta, Contract Specialist at Ryan.J.Marzetta.civ@USACE.army.mil 1. Name of your company, address, phone number, email, SAM UEI, CAGE Code, and English Speaking Point of Contact (POC) name. 2. Describe your firm's interest, capability and experience relative to the work described in the interested Project Description. Please provide at least one (1) comparable project your company has completed to the project(s) you are interested in (for government or commercial customers) completed in the past six (6) years. 3. Identify your current construction bonding levels: a. Single Contract Amount b. Aggregate Maximum Contract Amount c. Name of Sureties 4. Project specific technical questions: a. Based on RFI’s submitted for the previous solicitation, it appears that the period of performance was a concern. What is the minimum number of days added to the period of performance that would make your company consider submitting a bid? b. Was there a specific feature of the work that your company thought posed too much risk which led to your company not submitting a bid? c. Were there other specific factors that led to your company not submitting a bid? Please be as specific and detailed as possible. d. The Government intends to re-advertise as soon as possible; would your company be interested? If not, please provide reasons why. e. Do you have any other questions/concerns on the DRAFT plans and specifications? f. If your company is interested in meeting with the Government team to discuss this project, please submit the following information by 23 March 2023. The specific date and time to be determined based on interest but anticipated to be held the last week of March 2023. Attendee Name and Position Title Advance Questions/Topics you would like to discuss. Point of Contact Name, Email and Phone Number for scheduling the meeting.