# Sources Sought Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa527027r0008 - Solicitation number: FA527027R0008 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was October 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA5270 18 Cons PK (FA5270) - NAICS: 236210 Industrial Building Construction - Product or service code: Y1GA Construction Of Ammunition Storage Buildings - Place of performance: Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, JAPAN - Who can bid, by location: Outside the US. The work is outside the United States. - First posted: October 8, 2026 - Last posted: October 8, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8df368e4d56249de83025b6a886b5372/view ## Description Introduction & Purpose The Department of the Air Force, through the 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS/PKC), is issuing this Sources Sought announcement to conduct market research. The primary objective is to identify qualified contractors with the specialized capabilities required for the construction of 10 Earth Covered Magazines (ECMs) at Okinawa, Japan. This notice is for planning and market research purposes only. It does not constitute a formal solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), or an invitation for bid, nor does it represent a commitment or obligation by the U.S. Government to award a contract. 2. Scope of Work & Project Requirements The intended outcome of this project is to deliver robust, blast-resistant storage infrastructure that satisfies stringent U.S. military safety and security standards for munitions and explosives handling. The scope of construction involves engineering and building ten (10) standard or specialized ECMs, which include: Reinforced Concrete Structures: Engineering and pouring heavy-duty reinforced concrete floors, structural walls, and integrated roof slabs. Blast-Mitigation Engineering: Installing reinforced steel blast doors and blast-resistant components designed to mitigate internal or external explosion risks. Earth Cover Operations: Backfilling and grading a dense earth cover layer over the top and sides of the concrete shell to optimize safety and containment parameters. System Integrations: Installing specialized lightning protection systems (LPS), grounded electrical infrastructure, and robust perimeter/structural security components. 3. Requested Responses Interested contractors possessing the capabilities to perform this localized work in Okinawa should submit the attached questionnaire. Responses must be comprehensive and include the following information: Company Profile: Official company name, physical address, point of contact details, DUNS number / Unique Entity ID (UEI), and active registration status on SAM.gov 4. Submission Instructions Please submit all Capability Statements, and questionnaire (attachment) electronically via email to the 18 CONS/PKC point of contact listed on the SAM.gov Notice. Additional POC Nick Apsens 18 CONS PKC 634-5843 ## Attachments - [ECM Questions.xlsx](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/0cc1d51283f64e36a911aac407b19f03/download) ## Open now in the same industry 3 open in NAICS 236210. - Sources Sought - POST TEST LITHIUM BATTERY STORAGE (N00167-27-RFPREQ-CD-102-0002), due November 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0016727rfpreqcd1020002 - IE181 - WHS Greenhouse Construction (140A2327Q0297), due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/140a2327q0297 - Central Utility Building Addition and Renovation Construction, UIP Subproject 1-CUB (RFP-376508-CD), due December 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfp376508cd ## Publications - October 8, 2026: Special notice, due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM EDT. Notice 8df368e4d56249de83025b6a886b5372. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8df368e4d56249de83025b6a886b5372/view ## Points of contact - Samuel L Mendez II, samuel.mendez@us.af.mil, 3156345818 - Leona I Cantu, leona.cantu.4@us.af.mil, 3156341933 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa527027r0008.