How to bid on fire sprinkler and alarm replacement for the DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to remove and replace fire sprinklers in plasma booth dust collectors and replace the building fire alarm system at Building 3221, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This is a construction project.

Key dates and deadlines

This is a two-step sealed bidding process. Step-one proposals were due on September 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The final deadline for proposals is October 02, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. The initial site visit was held on July 28, 2026, and attendance was required to be eligible to submit a proposal. Requests for Information (RFIs) were due by August 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM from prime contractors who attended the site visit.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is only available to current Tinker AFB Multiple Award Construction Blanket Order Agreement (MACBOA) holders. Bidders must also have NAICS code 236220, which covers Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Only prime contractors who attended the initial site visit are eligible to bid.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view some documents.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

For a two-step sealed bidding process, ensure your technical proposal (Step-One) is thorough and complete, addressing all material and quantity requirements without including any pricing. Only technically acceptable offerors proceed to Step-Two, where pricing bids are submitted. Carefully review all provided specifications and amendments, as these contain crucial details for both technical and pricing proposals. Since site visit attendance was mandatory, ensure you have a clear understanding of the existing conditions and project scope from that visit.

When preparing your price bid in Step-Two, provide a clear cover page with the total price and follow-on pages with a full pricing breakdown, including material unit and total prices. While additional site visits are not anticipated in Step-Two, they can be requested to assist in developing accurate pricing. Ensure your pricing is competitive and accurately reflects the work required.