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How to bid on Okinawa Industry Engagement: Progressive Design-Build & Accelerated Design-Build for the DEPT of the Air Force
What the Air Force is buying and why it matters
The 18th Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force is hosting an industry engagement event. This event is for general contractors, design-build firms, engineering consultants, and non-traditional defense contractors. The purpose is to introduce new collaborative delivery methods and non-traditional acquisition strategies for construction projects.
These new methods, authorized by the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, aim to reduce schedule delays and cost growth. Topics will include Progressive Design-Build, Accelerated Design-Build, and Other Transaction Authority for construction. The Air Force plans to use these new authorities for one to two pilot construction contracts in FY 2027, making this engagement important for firms interested in future work.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The industry engagement event is scheduled for August 18, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM JST at the Rocker Club (Ballroom 3) on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. Sign-in begins at 8:00 AM JST.
To attend, you must RSVP by 2:00 PM JST on July 30, 2026. Late submissions cannot be accommodated due to the time needed for base access processing. If you do not have unescorted base access, early registration is especially important for coordination.
Who this opportunity suits
This engagement is suitable for general contractors, design-build firms, engineering consultants, and non-traditional defense contractors. It is particularly relevant for firms interested in construction projects and those looking to understand new acquisition strategies like Progressive Design-Build, Accelerated Design-Build, and Other Transaction Authority for construction.
Firms with an interest in potential pilot construction contracts with the Department of the Air Force in FY 2027 should consider attending.
How to respond
To RSVP for the industry engagement, you must send an email with your registration details. The required information includes the full name of each attendee in English, your company or organization name, a contact phone number, an email address, and a clear indication of whether each attendee has unescorted access credentials for Kadena Air Base.
Send your RSVP email to Ms. Moriah Clark at [email protected] and Kurt Stuebs at [email protected]. The deadline for RSVPs is 2:00 PM JST on July 30, 2026.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When attending an industry engagement, prepare questions in advance. Focus on understanding the agency's specific needs and how the new acquisition methods will be applied to future projects. This shows your proactive engagement and helps you gather crucial information.
For any government opportunity, ensure all required information is provided accurately and on time. For this event, pay close attention to the base access requirements and submit your RSVP well before the deadline, especially if you need base access coordination. Networking with agency representatives and other industry partners at such events can also be beneficial for future collaborations.
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