Sources Sought W912HV24Z0026 Yokohoma North Dock.docx

W912HV-24-Z-0026

Sources Sought Market Survey

Introduction:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ), is performing market research for an upcoming Design-Bid-Build (DBB) requirement entitled, "FY 25 Repair of Pier 237, 341, AND 516, Yokohama North Dock, Yokohama, 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 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: FY 25 Repair of Pier 237, 341, AND 516, Yokohama North Dock, Yokohama, Japan

Project Location: Yokohama North Dock, Yokohama, Japan

Project PSC: Z2JZ - Repair or alteration of miscellaneous buildings

Project NAICS: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Project Magnitude: Between ¥500,000,000 and ¥1,000,000,000 (Japanese YEN)

Project Description:

Repair deficiencies identified in the 2018 and 2022 pier inspection report to include crack/spalling repair, coating, bollard replacement, and replacement of pier fenders.

Procurement Method:

The Government anticipates issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for this project in November 2024.

This survey does not constitute a commitment by the Government for any follow-on announcements, solicitation, or award.

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.

Draft plans and specifications are being provided for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. Companies are cautioned that these drawings and specifications are in DRAFT FORMAT.

REQUESTED INFORMATION

Interested firms are requested to reply with the following information no later than 24 September 2024 at 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time. Please submit your responses via e-mail to Mr. Ryan J. Marzetta, Contracting Officer at ryan.j.marzetta@usace.army.mil and Mr. Charles Qi, Contract Specialist at charles.l.qi@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.

3. Identify your current construction bonding levels:

a. Single Contract Amount

b. Aggregate Maximum Contract Amount

c. Name of Sureties

4. 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) NOTE: The comparable project should include oceanic pier repair, replacement and/or maintenance work.

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:

Charles Qi 046-407-4823 charles.l.qi@usace.army.mil

Ryan J. Marzetta 046-407-8725 ryan.j.marzetta@usace.army.mil