NAF MWR Army Lodging, Camp Zama, Japan

Closed Solicitation Posted Jul 10, 2023

Solicitation number: NAFQJ3-23-B-0001
Agency: ENDIST Japan US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
Responses due: Sep 12, 2024, 1:00 AM ET
Set-aside: Local Area Set-Aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
PSC: Y1FA Construction Of Family Housing Facilities
Place of performance: Camp Zama Japan
Points of contact: Nakiba Jackson nakiba.s.jackson.civ@usace.army.mil +046407339800

Ruben Romero ruben.a.romero@usace.army.mil +046407527400

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Dec 2, 2025.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Dec 2, 2025

This solicitation seeks construction of a new seven-story Army Lodging Facility at Camp Zama, Japan, consisting of 103 guest suites with separate bedrooms and living areas, along with supporting facilities including utilities, elevators, mechanical and electrical systems, fire protection and detection systems, and information technology infrastructure. The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Japan is procuring this project under solicitation number NAFQJ3-23-B-0001. Key contract requirements include an 1,080 calendar day period of performance from notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of YEN 471,000 per day for delays, and mandatory use of domestic or designated country construction materials. The evaluation criteria include price conformance and contractor responsibility, with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The proposal due date has been extended multiple times, with the final deadline set for September 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time, and bidders were required to submit requests for information by April 18, 2024.

This opportunity is designated as a Local Area Set-Aside, prioritizing small businesses in the area surrounding Camp Zama. Two bids were received at the September 12, 2024 bid opening: Gilbane Japan submitted YEN 13,266,500,000 and the Maeda-Samsung Joint Venture submitted YEN 13,988,000,000, compared to the government estimate of YEN 11,052,063,376 (approximately $25-100 million USD equivalent). The project includes comprehensive site work encompassing controlled vehicle access with canopy and bus parking, paved loading areas, POV/GOV parking, pedestrian walkways, and trash collection areas. The facility is located at Camp Zama in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan (postal code 252-0027), and all construction must comply with LEED v4 standards where Department of Defense requirements permit. Pre-bid conferences were held on July 27 and March 25, 2024, with site visits conducted on July 28 and March 26, 2024 to allow potential offerors to assess project requirements and site conditions.

Notice text

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Update #28 · Latest · Dec 2, 2025

NOTE: Due to technical reasons, this solicitation is posted to PIEE under solicitation number W912HV23B1234.

Update 02 December 2025: The acceptance period of all responsive bids has ended. This project has not been awarded due to lack of funding. The Government thanks all interested parties for their participation. To prepare for and participate in future projects, please check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ) FY2026 Projections, W912HV-26-Z-0001, located at https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3fccd1106512442f99cc3d90d3a9c0be/view.

Update 12 September 2024: The Abstract of Offerors, OF1419, has been posted.

Update 20 August 2024: Amendment 0015 is hereby issued revising the drawings to change the exterior color and provide clarifications.

Update 14/15 August 2024: Amendment 0014 is hereby issued extending the bid due date to 12 September 2024, 2:00 PM JST.

Update 01 August 2024: Amendment 0013 is hereby issued updating the bid opening’s meeting link, meeting phone number, and phone number's password.

Update 09 July 2024: Amendment 0012 is hereby issued extending the bid due date to 29 August 2024, 2:00 PM JST.

Update 26 June 2024: Amendment 0011 is hereby issued answering the RFIs and providing amended drawings and specifications.

Update 17 April 2024: Amendment 0010 is hereby issued, extending the due date for RFIs from 16 April 2024 at 11:59 PM JST to 18 April 2024 at 11:59 PM JST due to a technical error

Update 26 March 2024: The attendance from the pre-bid site visit (26 March 2024) are attached.

Update 25 March 2024: The slides and attendance from the pre-bid conference (25 March 2024) are attached.

Update 19 March 2024: Those who wish to attend the pre-bid conference (25 March 2024) shall send a notification no later than 20 March 2024 JST to the POC's identified below with the following information: Company Name, Name, Email Address. The government will provide a link by 22 March 2024.

Pre-bid Conference Point of Contacts:

Mr. Ruben Romero, Contract Specialist, Email: Ruben.A.Romero@usace.army.mil

Dr. Nakiba Jackson, Contracting Officer, Email: Nakiba.S.Jackson@usace.army.mil

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Update 13 March 2024: An updated USAGJ Form 1529, One Time/Mulitple Access Roster has been uploaded. Please use this current version for Base access request to the Government.

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Update 11 March 2024: Amendment 0009 is hereby issued, providing a new site visit date; pre-bid conference; Bidder Inquiry (Request for Infomation) period.

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Update 29 February 2024: Amendment 0008 is hereby issued, extending the bid date to 30 July 2024 at 1400 JST.

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Update 16 February 2024: Amendment 0007 is hereby issued, extending the bid date to 29 February 2024 at 1400 JST.

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Update 13 February 2024: Amendment 0006 is hereby issued, extending the bid due date to 20 February 2024 at 1400 JST.

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Update 12 January 2024: Amendment 0005 is hereby issued, extending the bid due date to 13 February 2024 at 1400 JST.

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Update 11 January 2024: Amendment 0004 is hereby issued, providing minor revisons to specs & drawings in response to RFIs received in ProjNet.

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Update 29 December 2023: Amendment 0003 is hereby issued, providing as-builts, equipment schedule cut sheets for information purposes only, as well as revised specs & drawings in response to RFIs received in ProjNet.

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Update 17 November 2023: Amendment 0002 is hereby issued. Bid Opening extended to 30 January 2024.

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Update 17 August 2023: Amendment 0001 is hereby issued.

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Update 27 July 2023: The Pre-Bid Conference slides are hereby provided.

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Update 01 August 2023: The site visit roster and pre-bid conference roster are hereby provided.

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Contractors attending the site visit on 28 July 2023 shall meet at the Pass and ID office past Gate 1.

If Base Escort is required to attend the site visit, please complete the file "USAGJ 1529 Site Visit - Army Lodging - Camp Zama", and return to Mr. Chase Willson at chase.t.willson@usace.army.mil, along with the following information:

Company Name
Company Address
Company Telephone Number
E-mail Address of Point of Contact

Please bring a Government issued picture ID (Valid Driver's License with Japanese Police issued 8-digit code, or Passport) needed to verify citizenship, and all vehicle paperwork to access the base. Passes will not be issued without the proper vehicle paperwork.

Please also e-mail the following documents in PDF file with USAG-J Form 1529 ONE TIME / MULTIPLE ACCESS ROSTER:
a. Color copy of Picture ID (Valid Driver's License or Passport)
b. Vehicle Registration (Shakenshou)
c. Japanese Compulsory Vehicle Insurance (Jibaiseki Insurance) d. Property Damage Insurance (Nini Hoken)

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The project is the construction of a new, 7 story Army Lodging Facility consisting of 103 suites with separate bedroom and sitting/living area. Supporting facilities will include all required utilities; guest and service elevators; mechanical/electrical/communication rooms; heating system; fire protection/detection systems; and information systems. Site work design will include controlled vehicle approach with canopy and bus parking space; controlled paved loading area for the lodging operation; POV/GOV parking area; pedestrian walkway; and trash area.

Update #27 · Sep 12, 2024