How to bid on FY27 Electrical Distribution System Repairs at Camp Zama, Japan for the Army

What the Army is buying and why it matters

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District, is conducting market research for a project to repair electrical distribution systems at Camp Zama, Japan. This work would involve Buildings 642, 348-138, and 425.

Potential work includes relocating and replacing underground cables, upgrading transformer cubicles, restoring feeder lines, and removing power poles. The estimated value of this project is between ¥1 billion and ¥2.5 billion, with an anticipated construction period of about 12 months. This is an opportunity for firms to inform the Army's planning for a future Invitation for Bids.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 21, 2026. Responses are due by August 19, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. This is a market survey for planning purposes only, not a solicitation for bids. The government will not pay for any information provided.

An Invitation for Bids (IFB) for this project is expected around the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027. Your response to this RFI helps the government with its acquisition planning.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for local sources. Firms must be physically located and licensed to perform construction in Japan. This includes corporations, partnerships, or joint ventures where each entity meets the local source requirements. You must possess a Japanese civil construction (doboku isshiki koji) license or a Japanese architectural construction (kenchiku isshiki koji) license.

The relevant NAICS code is 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) and the PSC code is J059 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components). Firms interested in this type of electrical infrastructure repair and upgrade work in Japan are encouraged to respond.

How to respond

To access the market survey and all attachments, you must download them from the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. You may need to create a free account to view all documents.

Follow the submission requirements detailed within the RFI document. Ensure your company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for future government contracts. Also, visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan Engineering District website for general information if you have not done business with them before.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Clearly mark any information you consider confidential and not releasable to third parties outside of USACE. This protects your proprietary business details.

Ensure your Japanese civil construction or architectural construction license is current and accurately displayed on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) website by the deadline. The U.S. Government will verify this, and failure to comply will lead to rejection of your offer.

Be aware of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. USACE POJ anticipates some solicitations may require Basic (Level 1) certification or higher. If a future solicitation requires CMMC and your company is not certified, you may not be eligible for an award.