U.S. Forces Works

General Process Overview

1. Search for target projects on the U.S. Navy bidding information site
   Confirm scope of work, bid dates, site briefing information, and military budget (in English)
2. Register for the site briefing session
3. Review and interpret the design specifications (in English)
4. Inspect the construction site
5. Submit questions in writing (in English)
6. Prepare cost estimates using the "U.S. Military method"
7. Submit bid
   For projects with bids of $150,000 or more, submit 20% of the bid amount as "cash (check)," "Bid Bond," or "Bank-issued L/C" along with the required documents to the U.S. Military
8. Award
   Prepare approximately 10 types of documents (schedule, safety, environmental measures, work procedures, etc.) + 100% of the contract amount as "cash," "Performance Bond," or "Bank-issued L/C" for the pre-construction meeting with the U.S. Military representative
9. Issuance of the Notice to Proceed
10. Construction begins
    Negotiate design changes, submit progress reports in English. Apply for and obtain approval of progress payments at the end of each month
11. Invoicing
    Submit monthly invoices to the U.S. Military based on approved progress
12. Payment
    Payment is deposited the following month
13. Completion
    This monthly cycle continues until the contracted work is completed