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Misawa Air Base Kardex Relocation

Solicitation: FA520526Q0002
Notice ID: 6decc775317d4935a351684384a2a9a3
TypeCombined Synopsis SolicitationNAICS 811310PSCN036Set-AsideNONEDepartmentDepartment of DefenseAgencyDept Of The Air ForcePostedFeb 10, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueFeb 24, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCCloses in 1 days

Combined Synopsis Solicitation from DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: Misawa Airbase • 0330012 Japan. Response deadline: Feb 24, 2026. Industry: NAICS 811310 • PSC N036.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 811310 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 81.

12-month awarded value
$44,922,173
Sector total $250,545,472 • Share 17.9%
Live
Median
$11,842
P10–P90
$5,116$879,780
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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17.9%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+5514%($43,349,741)
Deal sizing
$11,842 median
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Live POP
Place of performance
Misawa Airbase • 0330012 Japan
Contracting office
Apo, AP • 96319-5201 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Kade Forrester
Email
kade.forrester.1@us.af.mil
Phone
0176770921
Name
Katie Kershaw
Email
katie.kershaw@us.af.mil
Phone
3152268035

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Subagency
PACIFIC AIR FORCES
Office
FA5205 35 CONS PK
Contracting Office Address
Apo, AP
96319-5201 USA

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Description

AMENDMENT: 10 Feb 26 - Response to Quesations / Layout attachement

This post is amended to provide amendment FA520526Q00020001. This amendment is to provide responses to questions received by the USG and provide the Kardex orientation layout required for the new location.

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AMENDMENT: 5 Feb 26 - Site Visit Schedueld

This post is amended to provide information on a scheduled site visit on 10 Feb 26 at 0900 JST. Interested parties wishing to attend shall notify the below POCs, provide names of attendees, and if they have base access. 

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35 LRS at Misawa Airbase is seeking vendors who are capable of relocating ten (10) each Kardex Remstar, Megamat RS350 vertical carousel systems in bldg. 1334, located in Misawa Airbase Japan. Systems will be relocated in the same bldg approximately 100 meters away from current location, IAW the attached SOO and solicitation in attachment section.

Interested vendors shall provide a letter or coordination with a Certified Kardex Manufacturer Installer committing to support this work if awarded a contract. Quality of performance is of importance to the USG.

All questions are due to the POC below by no later than 0800 JST on 06 February 2026 (1900 EST on 06 February 2026) via email. All questions must be submitted in an excel sheet capturing the relevant areas (document, page # & paragraph) the question is in regard to, the question, and any clarification requested.


The USG will collect, combine and respond to all questions via an amendment to the SAM posting.
POCs:
AMN Katie Kershaw katie.kershaw@us.af.mil
Lt Kade Forrester kade.forrester.1@us.af.mil

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Updated: Feb 14, 2026
Executive summary

The U.S. Air Force's 35 LRS at Misawa Air Base is soliciting vendors for the relocation of ten Kardex Remstar Megamat RS350 vertical carousel systems within building 1334, approximately 100 meters from their current location. This amendment to the original solicitation includes a scheduled site visit on February 10, 2026, and a deadline for questions by 0800 JST on February 6, 2026. Interested bidders must coordinate with a Certified Kardex Manufacturer Installer to support the work if awarded the contract.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to successfully relocate ten Kardex vertical carousel systems within the specified building while ensuring contractor quality and compliance with the established Statement of Objectives (SOO).

Work breakdown
  • Attend the site visit scheduled for February 10, 2026.
  • Submit any questions related to the solicitation by 0800 JST on February 6, 2026.
  • Prepare a proposal outlining capabilities to relocate the systems, including manufacturer coordination.
  • Ensure compliance with the quality performance standards set by the U.S. Government.
Response package checklist
  • Complete proposal including a commitment letter from a Certified Kardex Installer.
  • Documentation of past experience with similar relocations.
  • Compliance checklist demonstrating understanding of performance standards.
Suggested keywords
Kardex relocationMisawa Air Basevertical carousel systemsgovernment contractsKardex Certified Installer
Source coverage notes

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  • Additional information on the performance period for the contract is not provided.
  • Exact specifications or configurations of the Kardex systems are not detailed.
  • No information is given about prior contract performance expectations beyond quality.

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