Replace playground surfacing & equipment at the U. S. Naval air facility, atsugi, japan

1. THE SUBJECT REQUIREMENT IS BEING SYNOPSIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 36.213-2. THIS IS A SYNOPSIS ONLY. THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR BID (IFB).

2.  PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The contractor shall provide all labor, management, supervision, tools, material, and equipment required for removal of existing playground equipment, concrete foundation, safety tiles, and concrete base; provision of new playground equipment and three 4-seat swings, paving poured rubber pavement; filling with new soil and compact, and plant new weedless grass with top soil; and restoration of damaged ground during the contract work.  This procurement also includes an option item for removal of existing gazebos, concrete pads, and picnic tables; provision of four new gazebos including picnic cables; and filling with new soil and compact and plant new weedless grass with top soil.  Specified playground equipment will need to be ordered from the United States  

In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of this construction project is estimated between Y100,000,000/$1,000,000 and Y500,000,000/$5,000,000.

3. The IFB will be issued on or around 17 June 2022. A site visit will be scheduled at a later date. The tentative bid opening will be on or around 19 July 2022. The awardee shall complete the entire work, no later than 417 calendar days after the date of award.

4. Plans will be available for inspection without charge through https://sam.gov/.

5. CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIRMENT

Any contract resulting from a solicitation will be awarded and performed in its entirety in the country of Japan. Contractors must be duly authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan and must fully comply with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of Japan during the performance of the contract. Contractors must be registered to do business and possess an appropriate license issued by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or prefectural government in order to perform work under this contract.

6. STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT

The U.S. Government shall not offer United States Official Contractor status under Article XIV of the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) under this solicitation. Furthermore, unless specifically provided in the specific task order request for proposal, the U.S. Government shall not certify any employees of a contractor as Members of the Civilian Component under Article I(b) of the SOFA.

7. INTERESTED OFFERORS

Interested offerors can view and/or download the solicitation from this website at https://sam.gov, when it becomes available on or approximately 17 June 2022.

Hard copies will not be provided. It is the offerors responsibility to check this website daily for any amendments to this solicitation.

Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a Government contract award. To register, the internet address is: https://sam.gov/. Offerors must have an active registration and active Representations and Certifications in this website. Interested offerors are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

8. DISCLAIMER

The information being requested does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or a commitment on the part of the government to award a contract, nor, to pay for any costs incurred as a result in replying to this notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. The point of contact for this synopsis is Rie Hanazato, Contract Specialist and may be reached via phone at +81-467-63-3487 or via e-mail at Rie.Hanazato.ja@fe.navy.mil.