How to bid on 171st ARW lodging services for the Department of the Army

What the agency needs

The Department of the Army is seeking as-needed lodging for Pennsylvania Air National Guard members attending Uniform Training Assembly activities. Lodging must be within a 10-mile driving distance of the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.

The notice is an RFI. The agency anticipates a firm-fixed-price contract and says award is expected to go to the lowest-priced responsible quoter offering best value.

Key dates and deadline

The notice was published October 29, 2026. Responses are due November 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. The anticipated award date is November 25, 2026.

Submit your response by the stated deadline. The provided notice does not explain what happens to late responses, so do not rely on an extension.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit small businesses that provide lodging in or near Coraopolis and can accommodate Air National Guard members as needed. The lodging location must meet the 10-mile driving-distance limit.

The solicitation is a 100% small-business set-aside. Its NAICS code is 721110, with a stated small-business size standard of $40,000,000. Prospective offerors must have a CAGE code and be registered in SAM.

How to access the opportunity

Use the portal’s “View original source” option to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the option again to go to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one. The provided information does not specify a separate submission method or list the response documents, so check the opportunity materials for those instructions.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Confirm that your lodging facilities are within the required driving distance, and clearly explain how you determined that distance. Describe the lodging you can provide and how you would handle requests as needed, using details you can support.

Build your price carefully and make sure it is easy to evaluate. Check that your business meets the set-aside requirements and that your CAGE code and SAM registration are in place before submitting.

Read the solicitation materials for the required response format and any additional instructions. Allow time to submit before the deadline and keep a copy of your response.