Bid guide
How to bid on Bulk Fuel Storage Tanks Phase II at Yokota Air Base, Japan for the US Army
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (POJ) is planning to award a firm-fixed-price construction contract for a new bulk fuel storage tank at Yokota Air Base, Japan. This project involves constructing one 100,000-barrel cut-and-cover JP-8 storage tank, including a pump house, piping, valves, and a new control system that connects to existing facilities.
The project also requires a product saver tank and a reinforced concrete pump house. The estimated value of this project is between ¥2,500,000,000 and ¥10,000,000,000 Japanese Yen. This is a significant opportunity for construction firms with the specific qualifications to operate in Japan.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is currently a pre-solicitation notice, meaning the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued in August 2026. The deadline for this pre-solicitation is August 31, 2026, at 1:00 AM ET. This deadline is for the Request for Information (RFI) phase, not for final proposals.
The actual solicitation, when issued, will specify the site visit date, the RFI submission due date, and the final proposal submission due date. All official updates and amendments will be posted on SAM.gov with a link to the PIEE solicitation module.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for local sources. Only firms physically located in Japan and authorized (licensed and registered) to perform construction in Japan will be considered. This includes corporations, partnerships, or Joint Ventures where the entity or each member meets these local source requirements.
Prospective offerors must possess a Japanese civil construction (doboku isshiki koji) license or a Japanese architectural construction (kenchiku isshiki koji) license by the proposal due date. The U.S. Government will verify this license through the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) website. The NAICS code for this project is 237120, Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction, and the FSC is Y1NA, Construction of Fuel Supply Facilities.
How to respond
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Japan District (POJ) uses the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module for bid/proposal submission. It is recommended that contractors create their PIEE Solicitation Module account as soon as possible, as access may take time.
To respond, first complete vendor registration on piee.eb.mil. Instructions for registration are available. After registration, you will upload your offer in the Solicitation Module. Instructions for uploading an offer are also provided on the PIEE training site.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Given this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection, ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates technical compliance with all requirements while offering a competitive price. Pay close attention to the detailed project description, especially regarding the tank construction, pump house, and control systems.
Verify that your firm's Japanese construction license is current and accurately reflected on the MLIT website by the proposal due date. Failure to meet this specific licensing requirement will lead to rejection of your offer. Also, ensure your company is actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, as this is mandatory for all government contracts.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.