Bid #FA520926Q031A. Contact: hirotaka.ohi.jp@us.af.mil. Fa5209 374 Cons PK, Kure. The U.S. Air Force is seeking information regarding the inspection and on-site repair of a U.S. Army pier barge gangway located at Kure and Akizuki Port in Hiroshima. Due Jul 17 (8 days left).
The U.S. Air Force is seeking information regarding the inspection and on-site repair of a U.S. Army pier barge gangway located at Kure and Akizuki Port in Hiroshima, Japan. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to understand potential contractor capabilities and interest in performing this work.
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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.PACIFIC AIR FORCES.FA5209 374 CONS PK issued this marine and coastal opportunity in Kure, referenced as solicitation number FA520926Q031A. It was published on June 15, 2026, and responses are due by July 17, 2026. Questions can be directed to hirotaka.ohi.jp@us.af.mil.
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.PACIFIC AIR FORCES.FA5209 374 CONS PK in Kure is using this solicitation to procure marine work. Public agencies use a Request for Information (RFI) to gather technical input or market research ahead of a future formal procurement. Bidders responding to a marine solicitation are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
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To submit a response for this RFI, review the full solicitation documents for DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.PACIFIC AIR FORCES.FA5209 374 CONS PK's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 17, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to hirotaka.ohi.jp@us.af.mil before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.PACIFIC AIR FORCES.FA5209 374 CONS PK should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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