How to bid on Misawa AB - Membrane Storage Shelters - Design-Build for the DEPT of the Air Force

What the agency is buying

The Department of the Air Force, through the 356th ETSG Contracting Office, is seeking design-build services for two membrane storage shelter projects at Misawa Air Base in Aomori, Japan. This is a pre-solicitation notice, with the formal solicitation expected soon. Two separate awards will be made.

Vendors can bid on either Site 1, Site 2, or both. Site 1 has an estimated value between $1 million and $5 million. Site 2 has an estimated value between $3 million and $7 million.

Key dates and deadlines

This is a Request for Information (RFI) published on July 22, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 06, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET. The formal solicitation is expected to be posted on August 04, 2026.

A site visit is scheduled for August 03, 2026, at 0900 hours Japan Standard Time (JST). If you plan to attend the site visit, you must send an attendees list with required information to SSgt CAMERON SMITH and SSgt DANIEL CALLAHAN via email by July 30, 2026, at 0900 hours JST.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with design-build capabilities, particularly those experienced in membrane storage shelter projects. Companies with experience in international projects, specifically in Japan, may find this advantageous. The project involves two distinct awards, allowing for specialization or broader engagement.

How to respond

To access the opportunity details, click “View original source”. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

For the site visit, ensure you submit your attendees list with names, copies of driver’s licenses, and vehicle details (make, model, color, license plate) by the July 30, 2026 deadline. All questions should be submitted to the listed Points of Contact, and responses will be provided within two business days and posted publicly when applicable.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the draft Statement of Work (SOW) for both Site 1 and Site 2 to understand the specific requirements. Since two separate awards will be made, consider whether your firm is best suited to bid on one site, or if you have the capacity and expertise to competitively bid on both.

If you plan to attend the site visit, ensure all required attendee information is submitted on time. This visit is an important opportunity to gather firsthand information. Be prepared to submit your proposal promptly once the formal solicitation is released on August 04, 2026, as there will not be another site visit.