Tree Pruning Service for Military Family Housing (MFH), Misawa Air Base, Japan

This is Pre-Solicitation Notice prepared for a commercial service, and this is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This announcement constitutes the only prior notice to solicitation. Requested Service: The contractor shall prune, cut, trim, and shape approximately 676 trees overhanging or touching buildings and carports, or otherwise posing potential safety hazards to surrounding structures located at Military Family Housing (MFH) area in Misawa Air Base, Japan.   All work shall be performed in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract, Performance Work Statement (PWS), and commercial industry practices to ensure a safe environment, clean, neat, and professional appearance. Period of Performance: 12 months from the issuance date of the contract. This service is performed in its entirely in the country of Japan, and the service is critical to Misawa Air Base, Japan; therefore, all of (4) requirements listed below shall be submitted by the solicitation due date and shall be met to become an eligible for award. 1. Japanese License/Certification: The offeror shall submit a copy of license/certificate for “Koshosagyosha-Untentokubetsukyoiku（高所作業車運転特別教育)” and “Koshosagyosha-Untenginokoshu (高所作業車運転技能講習)” issued or to be issued by Government of Japan. The subcontractor’s aforementioned license/certificate will not be accepted. 2. Site Visit (Physical attendance is required): Site visit will be conducted in Misawa Air Base, Japan. Schedule of the site visit will be notified in the solicitation. All prospective quotes are requested to attend the site visit. 3. Required Past Performance: Recent and relevant past performance information performed in U.S. military installation within 3 years from the issuance date of the RFQ will be required. Relevant past performance means similar performance in scope, magnitude and complexity to the subject service referenced above. 3.If you are to work with subcontractor, you are required to provide the certificate/consent for subcontracting signed by representatives of both parties. Interested vendors should contact below POC: Ms. Tamaki Hunt at tamaki.hunt.jp@us.af.mil