Sanitary Survey in FY2026 at All Honshu Installations

This government solicitation, FA520926Q0017, issued by the US Air Force, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Sanitary Survey of Drinking Water Systems at all Honshu Installations in Japan. The project, with a NAICS code of 541690 and a size standard of $41,000,000.00, requires a firm-fixed-price contract for one lot of services, including transportation and accommodation. The period of performance is from June 1, 2026, to December 27, 2026, with a delivery schedule of 120 calendar days from the date of award. Offerors must complete specific blocks on the Standard Form 1449, provide licenses, submit a minimum of five successful past experiences in sanitary surveys at U.S. Military Installations or local municipalities, and acknowledge all amendments. Quotes are due by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price from a responsible quoter with acceptable past performance, with past performance being assessed on relevancy and quality from recent (within 3 years) and relevant contracts. Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, and specific clauses regarding taxes and conciliation under the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and Japan are included.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to conduct sanitary surveys of ten drinking water systems across nine U.S. Army Garrison Japan installations on Honshu Island in FY2026. The contractor will provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to perform preliminary studies, including document review from October 2021 to March 2026, and on-site field surveys. The field surveys will evaluate ten areas: water sources, treatment, finished water storage, distribution systems, pumps/pump facilities and controls, monitoring/reporting, management/operations, compliance, security, and financial capacities, in accordance with Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS), Army Regulation 200-1, and Technical Bulletin MED 576. Deliverables include finding lists within 14 days and draft survey reports within 45 days after the site survey, followed by a final survey report within 30 days of USAG Japan's review. The contract manager and field survey inspector must meet specific experience and certification requirements. The PWS also details general information on contractor personnel, quality control, government remedies, working hours, holidays, and security and safety requirements, including compliance with environmental regulations and proper disposal of materials.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to conduct sanitary surveys of ten drinking water systems across nine U.S. Army Garrison Japan installations on Honshu Island in FY2026. The contractor will perform preliminary studies by reviewing existing documents and then conduct on-site field surveys evaluating ten key areas, including water sources, treatment, distribution systems, and management. Deliverables include individual finding lists within 14 days and draft survey reports within 45 days after the site survey, followed by a final report within 30 days of the draft review. The contractor must provide a contract manager and qualified personnel, including a US-licensed Professional Engineer or state-certified sanitary surveyor with specific experience. The document also details general information, quality control, government remedies, hours of service, holidays, security, and environmental compliance, emphasizing adherence to Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS) and other U.S. Army regulations. Appendices list reference documents and details for each drinking water system in the Kanto and Hiroshima regions.

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation FA520926Q0017 revises the Performance Work Statement (PWS), specifically paragraph 2.1.4.1.1. and its appendices. It also modifies Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, Part III, paragraph (c), allowing offerors to submit past performance information for relevant contracts where they served as subcontractors. The closing due date for offers is extended from May 12, 2026, to May 20, 2026, Japan Standard Time. Additionally, new instructions for offerors have been added under paragraph (f) Quotation Preparation Instructions, detailing the three-part submission requirement (Summary and Miscellaneous Data, Price, and Past Performance) and specific content for each part, including licenses, past experiences, and electronic submission guidelines.