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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS)/PKC for Earth Covered Magazines construction. The notice was issued on May 19-21, 2026, with a response deadline of 11:00 AM Japanese Standard Time on June 15, 2026. Responses should be submitted electronically to Lt Merina R. Cazares at merina.cazares@us.af.mil.

The requirement involves constructing several Earth Covered Magazines (ECMs)—reinforced, bunker-like structures designed to safely store explosives and munitions using earth and structural design to mitigate blast risks. The scope includes construction of reinforced concrete floor, wall, and roof slabs; complete earth and sod coverage of the roof and sides; demolition of existing buildings; site preparation including mobilization, fine grading, and paving; site improvements such as asphalt and concrete pavement, landscaping, and sodding; electrical utilities including cable runs, transformer, and area lighting; mechanical utilities including water mains and storm sewer connections; environmental mitigation involving removal of lead-based paint and asbestos-containing materials; and demolition of concrete foundations and structural slabs. The PSC is Y1MZ (Construction of Magazines and Explosives Storage Facilities) and NAICS is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). Interested parties should submit a product data sheet or capabilities statement demonstrating their ability to deliver the project. This is market research only; no solicitation currently exists, and the government will not award a contract based solely on responses. Responders bear all costs and should not submit pricing information. Proprietary information will be protected, and responses will not be returned.

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FA527026PKC001 – CES Earth Covered Magazines

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

ISSUED ON: May 19, 2026

PSC: Y1MZ (Construction of Magazines and Explosives Storage Facilities)

NAICS: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)

FROM: 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS)/PKC Unit 5199

APO AP 96368-5199

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. 18 CONS/PKC is searching for sources who can provide construction for the requirement, Earth Covered Magazines.

The scope is to construct several Earth Covered Magazines with reinforced concrete floor, wall, and roof slabs. An Earth Covered Magazine (ECM) is a reinforced, bunker-like structure designed to safely store explosives and munitions, using earth and structural design to mitigate blast risks and protect contents. The roof and sides of the structure will be completely covered with earth and sodding. Existing Building will be demolished. Site preparation includes mobilization and site work such as fine grading. Paving and Site Improvements include asphalt and concrete pavement, landscaping, and sodding. Electrical Utilities include cable runs, transformer, and area lighting.

Mechanical Utilities include connection to water mains and storm sewer. Environmental Mitigation includes removal of lead-based paint and asbestos containing materials in the facility to be demolished. Demolition includes removal of concrete foundation, floor, wall, and roof slabs of existing building.

If your company can provide the construction needs, to fulfill this requirement, please reach out to the Lt Merina R. Cazares via email at merina.cazares@us.af.mil. Please provide a product data sheet or capabilities statement of your company’s capability to deliver and overall reach. All responses to this notice are to be submitted by 11:00 AM Japanese Standard Time, on 15 June 2026. Responses will be accepted via electronic means to the above named point of contract.

The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of 18 CONS/PKC market research. No Solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy.

Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which 18 CONS/PKC can issue any contract.

This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute a Solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract based only on responses to this Sources Sought.

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FA527026PKC001 – CES Earth Covered Magazines

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

ISSUED ON: May 21, 2026

PSC: Y1MZ (Construction of Magazines and Explosives Storage Facilities)

NAICS: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)

All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.

Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought 18 CONS/PKC will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought.

Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.

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