Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a market‑research “Sources Sought” to gauge interest from Japanese‑based contractors for the FY28 Frequency Converter Plant at Yokohama North Dock. The project will build a 66 kV electrical substation and frequency‑converter facility to provide 60 Hz shore power for U.S. military vessels. USACE is considering progressive design‑build (PDB) or integrated design‑construction (IDAC) delivery methods, which involve early contractor involvement, open‑book pricing, and a two‑phase contract (pre‑construction/design followed by construction). Only firms licensed to perform civil or architectural construction in Japan may respond.
• Project value: ¥7.5 B – ¥15 B (≈ $50 M – $100 M).
• Scope: design, construct, and commission a 14,359 sf substation, frequency‑converter plant, distribution lines, foundations, utility connections, site improvements, and required cyber‑security/anti‑terrorism measures.
• Delivery method: PDB or IDAC – qualification‑based award, Phase 1 design services paid by fixed fee, Phase 2 construction on firm‑fixed‑price or GMP.
• Mandatory requirements: Japanese civil‑construction or architectural‑construction license, SAM registration, local‑source status.
• Market‑research questions focus on prior experience with collaborative delivery, high‑voltage substation work, USACE/USFJ contracts, and ability to share open‑book cost data.