W9127827RA014_ Market Intelligence _BDC_23 October 2026.pdf

SPECIAL NOTICE

Solicitation No. W9127827RA014

Title: Progressive Design-Build Blood Donation Center (BDC) and Specialty Medical Departments, Yokota Air Base Hospital, Japan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is issuing this special notice to announce an upcoming competition for a design and construction solicitation for Blood Donation Center (BDC) and Specialty Medical Departments, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, using Progressive Design-Build under 10 USC §2808a Other Transaction Authority for Construction. This notice is for informational and planning purposes to allow interested parties to prepare for and provide feedback prior to the official solicitation release.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

USACE is conducting market intelligence to provide an overview of the project, plan of action, and anticipated requirements. The purpose of this market intelligence is to gain knowledge of potential qualified entities. Responses are requested with the following information, which shall not exceed a total of 4 pages.

1. Offerors' name, home office and/or local office assigned to perform work address, points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

2. Offerors’ ability to provide an Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC) or check in lieu of standard performance / payment bonding for a DB construction project of this magnitude.

3. Offerors’ ability to perform construction OCONUS, specifically in the country of Japan. Potential offerors are advised that U.S.-based companies must establish a physical, legally registered office in Japan and hold a valid Japanese Construction Business License issued by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to bid on and execute construction projects at Yokota Air Base. Offerors who form a Joint Venture or a formal prime-subcontractor teaming agreement with a licensed Japanese domestic contractor could also be acceptable.

4. Description of capability to perform the proposed agreement.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

• Project Title: Blood Donation Center (BDC) and Specialty Medical Departments

• Location: Yokota Air Base, Japan

• Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Mobile District

• NAICS Code: 236220

• PSC: Y1DA

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This requirement is for a stand-alone contract executed under Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for Construction to design, phase, and construct specialized medical departments within an active hospital. Specifically, the scope of work comprises the delivery of a new Blood Donation Center (BDC), a modernized Sterile Processing Department (SPD), a high-capacity hospital kitchen, and state-of-the-art, USP 797/800-compliant pharmaceutical compounding rooms.

Because all execution will take place within a fully operational, occupied medical treatment facility, the contractor must carefully phase construction to ensure zero disruption to healthcare delivery.

Ultimately, the selected contractor shall deliver a fully integrated, functional, and compliant facility that strictly adheres to all technical specifications, clinical standards, and the Statement of Work (SOW).

To operate safely within these facilities, the contractor’s personnel will be required to meet strict security and health screening requirements prior to performing work. Depending on the specific facility or area of work, contractor employees may be required to undergo specialized medical testing and receive targeted immunizations that go beyond basic OSHA requirements before they are authorized to enter controlled spaces. Because of these unique operational hazards, the performing contractor must be prepared to manage elevated operational risks by securing increased liability insurance, providing specialized worker training, and equipping personnel with advanced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect patient health, clinical safety, and the well-being of their own staff.

The contractor must possess a thorough understanding of and demonstrated experience complying with the current codes and standards established by the applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and The Joint Commission (TJC). This includes strict adherence to the medical codes and standards governing healthcare facilities and laboratories published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), with all code-required testing and certifications remaining the sole responsibility of the contractor.

Additionally, while the Government is responsible for identifying the physical facility or location of the work, the contractor is entirely responsible for verifying all existing site conditions, quantities, measurements, and distances, as any dimensions provided in the Statement of Work are strictly for estimation purposes.

NEXT STEPS:

After receipt and review of the Special Notice Responses, USACE will use a streamlined competitive selection process similar to other PDB w /OT acquisitions.

• Step 1 –On or around 01 January 2027 – the Government may issue an RFQ the requirement.: Interested parties will submit a Statement of Qualifications (max # of pages to be defined in RFQ). The government intends to down-select up to 3 Companies to proceed to Step 2.

• Step 2 – Pitches: Selected Companies will participate in pitch meetings in person, most likely at Yokota Air Base, Japan. One company will be selected as the Design-Build team for award of the initial design and preconstruction services with a modification for design completion and construction.

ACQUSITION STRATEGY – AWARD

The agreement will be awarded to the most qualified progressive design-build entity (PDBE) to provide design development, preconstruction services, and construction. Post-award Phase 1 of PDB includes Design and Pre-construction services and Post-award Phase 2 includes the final design and construction.

The agreement will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). The FFP for successive design and construction milestones will be agreed to as the design progresses and funds are available.

All interested parties should monitor the official solicitation announcement, which will provide complete details and submission instructions. Draft documents may be provided at a future date for feedback and informational purposes only and are subject to change upon issuance of the formal Program Solicitation.

Primary Point of Contact:

LaRhonda.M.Archie@usace.army.mil Courtesy Copy:

Robert.S.McAllister@usace.army.mil

NO HARDCOPY RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL RESPONSES

WILL BE ELECTRONIC and submitted in pdf format to the following email addresses: larhonda.m.archie@usace.army.mil and Cc robert.s.mcallister@usace.army.mil. The subject line of the email shall reference the solicitation number in the announcement and submittals are due no later than 9 November 2026 at 1400 hours (CST). Electronic submittals will be retained for future reference; however, they are to be considered source sensitive and not subject to public disclosure.

This is not a Request for Proposal (RFQ), only a Request for Information (RFI). No agreement or contract will result from this Special Notice. This notice does not constitute any commitment by the Government.

Submissions will be evaluated strictly to gauge industry interest and to determine the technical capability of prospective entities to perform the specialized construction work described herein.

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