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Introduction: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ) is conducting market research for a solicitation recently cancelled (W912HV23R0002). The purpose of this notice is to identify inte... Introduction: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ) is conducting market research for a solicitation recently cancelled (W912HV23R0002). The purpose of this notice is to identify interested sources capable of performing this project and to gather industry feedback to determine whether the Government may need to revise our requirements. 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://etsuran2.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: FY19 DLA DESC1903 Fuel Pier Construction MCAS Iwakuni, Japan Project Location: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan Project FSC: Y1NA - Construction of Fuel Supply Facilities Project NAICS: 237120 - Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction Project Magnitude: Between ¥2,500,000,000 and ¥10,000,000,000 (Japanese YEN) Project Description: This project will construct a reinforced standoff fuel pier along the north side of the existing access pier, northeast of the existing T-1 Tanker Offloading Area, to accommodate a medium sized (235 MBBL) tankers. The project includes the construction of a new reinforced concrete standoff fuel offloading platform, two (2) berthing dolphins, and four (4) mooring dolphins. The offloading platform will be equipped with four (4) bulk fuel offloading marine arms, and lighting. Cancelled solicitation specifications and drawings are provided FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY to conduct market research. Procurement Method: If/when the Government pursues a solicitation, the Government intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation, utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection procedures. 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 27 September 2023 Japan Standard Time. Please submit your responses via e-mail to Ms. Jennifer Knutson, Contracting Officer at jennifer.h.knutson@usace.army.mil and Mr. Jiro Miyairi, Contract Specialist at jiro.miyairi@usace.army.mil Name of your company, address, phone number, email, SAM UEI, CAGE Code, and English Speaking Point of Contact (POC) name. 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. Identify your current construction bonding levels: a. Single Contract Amount b. Aggregate Maximum Contract Amount c. Name of Sureties The following questions are related to the cancelled solicitation W912HV23R0002: Cancelled solicitation specifications and drawings are provided with this notice FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY to conduct market research. Link to cancelled SAM posting: https://sam.gov/opp/326878b2d80d49c592c39cb16e162e01/view Referencing W912HV23R0002-AM-0002 drawing G-0004. a. Did you have any concerns with the material laydown, fabrication, and storage areas on the wharf? b. Did you foresee any difficulties in using this space due to the proximity to the project? c. Do you have recommendations for other areas? Referencing W912HV23R0002-AM-0002 drawing S-001, Marine Arms, Note A. a. Did you have concerns related to the base reactions? b. Do you have any recommended changes to specification section 41 24 26.10 that would reduce your risk/increase your interest? W912HV23R0002 Evaluation Criteria, Section 00 22 16 – Did you have concerns related to the evaluation criteria and did it affect your interest/participation? Were there specific technical features of work, or other specific factors that posed too much risk that affected your interest/participation in the project? Please be as specific and detailed as possible. If the Government decides to re-advertise in the near future, would your company be interested? If not, please provide reasons why. Please be as specific and detailed as possible. DESC1803 Bulk Storage is at the same installation and is projected to be issued March 2024. a. Will DESC1803 have an effect on your interest/participation in DESC1903, if re-advertised in the near future? b. DESC1803 sources sought notice: https://sam.gov/opp/af1e3668c0984d9a840872fea8147f05/view Are there other projects that may affect your interest/participation in this project if we re-advertise? Do you have any other questions/concerns/comments that you would like the Government to consider that may increase your interest/participation in this project?