O&M defense information systems network (DISN) power plants and station battery systems

The Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces is seeking contractors to provide comprehensive operation and maintenance services for Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) power plants and station battery systems across six locations in Japan, including Owada Communications Station, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Tokorozawa Transmitter Site, Camp Zama, Yokota Air Base, and Metropolitan Area Network Shelters. The contractor must supply all personnel, equipment, tools, vehicles, materials, and supervision to operate, maintain, and repair electric generating plants, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, station battery systems, and associated HVAC equipment according to manufacturer instructions and commercial standards. Key qualifications include technically qualified personnel with specific Japanese electrical engineering licenses and effective English communication capabilities for project management roles. The contract requires continuous power delivery maintenance, detailed record-keeping, hazardous materials management, and adherence to specific technical and safety standards. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on October 6, 2025, with responses due by October 31, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to full and open competition. The contract involves varying maintenance schedules across the six locations, with weekly preventive maintenance required for Owada, Tokorozawa, and Yokota Air Base 714, bimonthly maintenance for MAN Shelters, and monthly maintenance for both Camp Zama and Sasebo facilities. The sources sought announcement indicates this is currently in the market research phase, with the government seeking to understand commercial capabilities through a comprehensive questionnaire covering previous experience, technical licenses, quality control capabilities, and service provision abilities. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the available documentation. The Performance Work Statement emphasizes the critical nature of maintaining continuous power infrastructure across multiple military installations, with specific focus on minimizing outages and ensuring system efficiency. The contract will require ongoing performance across all six Japanese locations with strict adherence to both technical specifications and operational readiness requirements.