Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Custodial, Pest Control, and Grounds Maintenance Service Contract at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC PACIFIC CMD.NAVFAC FAR EAST.NAVFACSYSCOM FAR EAST · Response deadline: Wed, 28 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy's Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Far East is seeking to award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for custodial, pest control, and grounds maintenance services at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan. An IDIQ vehicle means the government places orders for specific tasks within a broader scope as needs arise, rather than committing to a fixed quantity upfront.
This type of facilities support contract typically covers recurring maintenance work needed to keep military installations operational and compliant with health, safety, and environmental standards. Custodial services generally include routine cleaning of facilities; pest control involves managing and preventing infestations; and grounds maintenance covers landscaping, lawn care, and upkeep of outdoor spaces.
Given the location at MCAS Iwakuni, see the solicitation for specifics on facility types, acreage, service frequency requirements, and whether performance work statements are broken into separate task areas or consolidated.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | NAVFAC Far East (Dept. of the Navy) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N4008426R1026 |
| NAICS | 561210 (Facilities Support Services) |
| Set-aside | None listed (open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 28, 2026, 2:00 PM JST (UTC+9) |
| Place of performance | Iwakuni, Japan |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open competition with no set-aside designation, meaning businesses of any size may submit offers. However, NAICS 561210 carries a size standard of $47.5 million in average annual receipts, so firms below that threshold qualify as small businesses for this procurement.
Given the overseas performance location in Japan, prospective bidders should assess their capacity to operate in a foreign military installation environment. This typically involves understanding Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) requirements, local national labor laws, security clearance needs for personnel, and logistics of supplying equipment and materials abroad. See the solicitation for any Japan-specific eligibility criteria, such as registration with local authorities or partnerships with Japanese firms.
Past performance on similar facilities support contracts—especially at military installations or overseas locations—will likely strengthen an offer. Teaming arrangements or joint ventures may be viable strategies for firms lacking direct Japan-based operations.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the IDIQ structure. Review how minimum and maximum order quantities are defined, the ordering period duration, and how task orders will be priced and competed after award. Pricing strategy should account for both the competitiveness of the base contract and realistic task order execution costs.
Address overseas execution complexity. Develop a clear plan for recruiting, housing, and managing personnel in Iwakuni; importing or locally sourcing cleaning supplies, pesticides (with appropriate environmental approvals), and grounds equipment; and navigating currency exchange, tax implications, and SOFA-related employment rules.
Emphasize compliance and risk management. Military contracts require strict adherence to safety, environmental, and security protocols. Detail your quality assurance approach, personnel vetting procedures, and protocols for handling chemicals or restricted-area access. See the solicitation for specific certifications or plans required, such as environmental compliance or hazardous materials handling.
Build realistic cost volumes. Without disclosed incumbent information or historical spending data, develop cost estimates based on typical facilities support metrics (square footage, acreage, headcount) and validate against local Japan labor and material costs.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N4008426R1026. Confirm all evaluation factors, required submittals, and any amendments posted after the October 8, 2026 posting date.
Note the response deadline: October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time—allow time zone conversion and submission system buffer. Foreign bidders should verify SAM.gov account functionality and any special submission requirements for overseas offerors well before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →