DESC2103C - Bulk Fuel Storage Tanks Phase II, Yokota Air Base, Japan
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION PACIFIC OCEAN.ENDIST JAPAN.W2SN ENDIST JAPAN · Response deadline: Mon, 25 Jan 2027
What the government is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District (ENDIST Japan) is soliciting for construction work at Yokota Air Base in Japan under DESC2103C – Bulk Fuel Storage Tanks Phase II. This is a construction solicitation for work related to bulk fuel storage infrastructure on an active military installation.
Projects involving bulk fuel storage tanks typically encompass civil and structural work such as tank foundations, above-ground or below-ground tank systems, piping, containment structures, electrical systems, and associated concrete or earthwork. Given the "Phase II" designation, this likely follows earlier work—potentially design, site preparation, or initial tank installation—and may involve expansion, modernization, or completion of fuel storage capacity.
Because the place of performance metadata is null, see the solicitation for the precise scope, site boundaries, and any security or access requirements specific to Yokota Air Base. Fuel storage construction on military bases generally requires compliance with military construction standards, environmental regulations for hazardous materials containment, and strict safety protocols for work near operational fuel facilities.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Division Pacific Ocean, ENDIST Japan |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912HV26RA009 |
| NAICS | 237120 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | January 25, 2027, 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Place of performance | Yokota Air Base, Japan (see the solicitation for specific details) |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside. Any responsible offeror—large or small business—may submit a bid. NAICS 237120 (Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction) indicates this is heavy/civil engineering and construction work. Small businesses in this NAICS face a size standard that typically runs around $40 million in average annual receipts (verify current SBA size standards).
Given the overseas location at Yokota Air Base, bidders should evaluate their capacity to:
- Perform work in Japan under the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) framework
- Obtain necessary visas, work permits, and base access credentials for personnel
- Navigate international logistics for equipment and materials
- Comply with both U.S. construction standards and local Japanese regulations
Eligibility for small business participation: While no set-aside applies, small businesses capable of bonding, securing surety, and demonstrating relevant fuel storage or military construction experience should consider bidding. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements may strengthen competitiveness against larger firms.
How to put together a competitive bid
- Demonstrate relevant experience: Emphasize completed projects involving bulk fuel systems, above-ground storage tanks (ASTs), below-ground storage tanks (USTs), or military fueling infrastructure. Include references from DOD, other federal agencies, or comparable commercial clients.
- Address security and access: Detail your plan for obtaining base access, background checks, and SOFA status for all personnel. Unfamiliarity with military base operations is a common disqualifier.
- Validate bonding capacity: Fuel tank construction typically requires substantial performance and payment bonds. Confirm your surety's willingness to underwrite work in Japan.
- Analyze logistics carefully: International shipping, Japanese customs, local subcontractor relationships, and yen/dollar currency exposure require explicit planning. Identify local partners or material sources.
- Review technical specifications exhaustively: Tank construction involves precise welding standards (API 650/653 often apply), leak detection, cathodic protection, spill containment, and fire suppression integration. See the solicitation for specified codes and standards.
- Price realistically: DoD construction in Japan carries unique costs—labor rates, site conditions, seismic requirements, and potential environmental compliance. Underpricing overseas military work carries significant risk.
- Submit by Japan time: The 2:00 PM JST deadline means U.S. bidders must account for time zone differences (e.g., 11:00 PM PST / 2:00 AM EST the preceding calendar day).
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W912HV26RA009 to obtain the complete scope, specifications, clauses, and evaluation criteria
- Note the deadline: Proposals are due January 25, 2027, at 2:00 PM JST—plan for time zone conversion and system submission buffers
- Register in SAM.gov if not already active, and ensure your entity registration is current
- Download all amendments posted after the initial solicitation release
- Consider contacting the contracting office with questions per the solicitation instructions, observing any specified Q&A deadline
View the official notice on SAM.gov →