Description
The U.S. Air Force is seeking a prime contractor to design and construct four pre‑engineered membrane‑sheltered storage warehouses at the Matsushima Japan Air Self‑Defense Force (JASDF) Base. The contract is a design‑build effort that includes architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire‑protection, and site‑work services, as well as procurement of long‑lead items such as membrane structures, steel components, a 100 kVA transformer, fire‑alarm equipment, and motorised gates. All work must comply with Japanese building regulations, JASDF air‑field restrictions, and must be completed within the stipulated performance periods.
• Design‑build scope covering 4 × 450 m² membrane warehouses (eave height 7–9 m) with utilities, fencing, gates, lighting, HVAC humidity control (≥ 40 °F, ≤ 60 % RH), fire detection, and storm‑water management.
• Mandatory Japanese construction licensing for the prime contractor; no bid bond/guarantee required; early procurement of long‑lead items allowed at contractor’s risk.
• Tight schedule: 90‑day design phase followed by a 150‑day construction phase, with the final submission deadline of 16 Sep 2026 (JST).