Bid guide
How to bid on the FY27 AFHC Renovate Tower B743 CZ project for the Department of the Army
What the Army Corps of Engineers is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District, is seeking to prequalify contractors for a significant renovation project at Camp Zama, Kanagawa, Japan. This project involves the repair of Building 743, a nine-story, 141,598 square foot family housing tower built in 1992. The building contains 68 three-bedroom, two-bath apartment units, along with public areas and a community room.
The scope of work is extensive, including the removal and replacement of existing building systems such as the roof, windows, doors, elevators, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical infrastructure. It also covers interior finishes, fire detection and protection systems, security, communications, and an Energy Management and Control System. Additionally, the project requires hazardous materials abatement and complex seismic retrofitting to meet updated Unified Facilities Criteria. The estimated value of this project is between ¥10 billion and ¥25 billion Japanese Yen.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a prequalification notice, not the final solicitation. Interested contractors must submit their prequalification package by September 18, 2026, at 1:00 AM ET (which is 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time).
Only firms that successfully prequalify will be invited to bid on the subsequent solicitation. The full solicitation is anticipated to be released in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027. The government will notify respondents of their prequalification results before the solicitation is released.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for experienced construction firms, particularly those with expertise in residential remodeling and large-scale building renovations. Given the project's magnitude and complexity, including hazardous materials abatement and seismic retrofitting, firms with a strong track record in similar challenging projects will be well-suited.
The project's NAICS code is 236118 (Residential Remodelers) and the PSC is Y1FA (Construction of Family Housing Facilities). Firms must be capable of performing work in Japan and handling projects of this significant financial scale.
How to respond to this prequalification
To respond, you need to submit a prequalification package. The submission must be clear, concise, and provide sufficient detail to demonstrate how your firm meets the prequalification requirements. Do not simply restate the government's requirements; instead, provide convincing rationale and evidence.
The government will evaluate your submission based solely on the information provided, assuming no prior knowledge of your firm's facilities or experience. Ensure your package is comprehensive and addresses all stated criteria. Specific instructions for electronic submission will be detailed in the full prequalification notice.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's relevant experience with projects of similar scope, size, and complexity, especially those involving building system replacements, hazardous materials abatement, and seismic upgrades. Provide specific examples and outcomes.
Highlight your firm's capabilities in managing international projects, particularly in Japan, if applicable. Ensure all required documentation is included and accurately reflects your firm's qualifications. Pay close attention to the evaluation factors mentioned in the full notice to ensure your submission directly addresses them. A well-organized and easy-to-read package will help evaluators quickly grasp your qualifications.
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.