Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA5270 18 CONS PK
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
FA527027R0008
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
236210
Product service code
Y1GA
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-08
Response deadline
Oct 21, 2026, 5:00 AM UTC
Place of performance
Kadena Air Base, JP-47
Contracting contact
samuel.mendez@us.af.mil
Market intelligence
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Introduction & Purpose The Department of the Air Force, through the 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS/PKC), is issuing this Sources Sought announcement to conduct market research. The primary objective is to identify qualified contractors with the specialized capabilities required for the construction of 10 Earth Covered Magazines (ECMs) at Okinawa, Japan. This notice is for planning and market research purposes only. It does not constitute a formal solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), or an invitation for bid, nor does it represent a commitment or obligation by the U.S. Government to award a contract. 2. Scope of Work & Project Requirements The intended outcome of this project is to deliver robust, blast-resistant storage infrastructure that satisfies stringent U.S. military safety and security standards for munitions and explosives handling. The scope of construction involves engineering and building ten (10) standard or specialized ECMs, which include: Reinforced Concrete Structures: Engineering and pouring heavy-duty reinforced concrete floors, structural walls, and integrated roof slabs. Blast-Mitigation Engineering: Installing reinforced steel blast doors and blast-resistant components designed to mitigate internal or external explosion risks. Earth Cover Operations: Backfilling and grading a dense earth cover layer over the top and sides of the concrete shell to optimize safety and containment parameters. System Integrations: Installing specialized lightning protection systems (LPS), grounded electrical infrastructure, and robust perimeter/structural security components. 3. Requested Responses Interested contractors possessing the capabilities to perform this localized work in Okinawa should submit the attached questionnaire. Responses must be comprehensive and include the following information: Company Profile: Official company name, physical address, point of contact details, DUNS number / Unique Entity ID (UEI), and active registration status on SAM.gov 4. Submission Instructions Please submit all Capability Statements, and questionnaire (attachment) electronically via email to the 18 CONS/PKC point of contact listed on the SAM.gov Notice. Additional POC Nick Apsens 18 CONS PKC 634-5843
Contact
Point of contact
Samuel L Mendez II
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
samuel.mendez@us.af.mil
Secondary
leona.cantu.4@us.af.mil
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