Sollars ES HVAC Upgrades, Misawa Air Base, Japan
ID: W912HV26Z0006Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SN ENDIST JAPANAPO, AP, 96338-5010, USA

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Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (Z2JZ)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District, is conducting market research for the "Sollars ES HVAC Upgrades" project at Misawa Air Base, Japan. This Design-Bid-Build (DBB) requirement aims to upgrade the existing heating system and add full cooling capabilities across five buildings, including extensive mechanical and electrical work, structural modifications, and site improvements. The project is significant for enhancing operational efficiency and comfort within the facilities, with an estimated contract value between ¥2,500,000,000 and ¥10,000,000,000. Interested local firms must respond by December 18, 2025, and are encouraged to contact Ryan Marzetta or Jennifer Knutson for further details.

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    This document is a technical data file detailing numerous points (P numbers) with associated "FL" (likely Floor Level) and "GL" (likely Ground Level) values, along with X and Y coordinates for many of these points. It also includes various structural and facility descriptions such as "BICYCLE SHED," "SOCCER FIELD," "STORAGE," "SUBSTATION," "BUS STOP," "TOILET," "DUGOUT," "METAL STORAGE," "EMER. GEN.," "TENT CITY," "TANKS," "TRANS.," "WATER TOWER," and "ELEC. BLDG." The file specifies dimensions for certain items like poles (e.g., "POLE 1: 13m - 19cm - 70kg") and structural components (e.g., "H = 2.10, W = 3.00"). It also contains material specifications for construction, such as "P.C.C. t=150mm," "BASE M-30 t=100mm," "SUBBASE C-40 t=150mm," and "SAND t=50mm." The document appears to be a comprehensive inventory or mapping of infrastructure and environmental features, possibly for a large-scale government project, providing detailed coordinates and specifications for planning, construction, or maintenance purposes.
    This government file details the FY 26 Sollars Elementary School HVAC Upgrades at Misawa Air Base, Japan, focusing on Building 94. The project, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, involves extensive mechanical power demolition and electrical site work. The mechanical demolition plans (ED144-ED151) illustrate the removal of existing fan convectors, intake fans, and associated conduits/wiring from various rooms, corridors, and toilets on the second floor. The electrical site plans (ES101-ES102) outline the overall and enlarged electrical site work, including the installation of a new 1000KVA transformer and connections to existing manholes and panels. The project is organized into a base bid and several bid alternates for other buildings (80, 98, 92), with separate pricing required for each. The scope emphasizes removing demolished equipment back to the source and extending existing circuiting from junction boxes. The file also includes butterfly diagrams for specific manholes, detailing existing electrical connections.
    The FY26 SOLLARS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HVAC UPGRADES project at Misawa Air Base, Japan, involves renovating and upgrading existing HVAC systems across multiple buildings, including construction of new central plant enclosures and mechanical room structures. The contract, W912HV24F0042, emphasizes adherence to US and acceptable Japanese standards, strict quality control, and comprehensive safety measures, including an Indoor Air Quality Management Plan. Key personnel must meet specific experience requirements. The project details payment procedures, including cost loading and withholding for non-compliance. It also outlines scheduling requirements using Critical Path Method (CPM) and addresses government activities and potential time extensions due to unusually severe weather. Base regulations, permit responsibilities, and fire prevention during construction are also detailed.
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