Bid guide
How to bid on Chapel Pew Refresh for the DEPT of Defense at Minot AFB, ND
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Department of Defense, specifically the 5th Bomb Wing Chapel, needs to refresh the pews at the Northern Lights Chapel on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. This project involves removing existing upholstery and padding, and then installing new upholstery and padding for both pews and kneelers. There is also an option for refinishing the wood of the pews.
This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside. It falls under NAICS code 811420, which covers Reupholstery and Furniture Repair, with a small business size standard of $9,000,000. This is a chance for small businesses specializing in furniture repair and reupholstery to work with the Department of Defense.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 05, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by August 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions will not be considered.
The government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price purchase order. The award will go to the responsible vendor whose quote offers the best value, considering price, past performance, quality of proposed products and services, and how well the quote conforms to the solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for small businesses with expertise in reupholstery and furniture repair, particularly those experienced with large-scale projects like chapel or similar facility seating. The government prefers vendors who can demonstrate experience in refinishing upholstery on church pews for at least three completed, large reupholstery projects.
If your firm specializes in furniture restoration, upholstery, or similar services and meets the small business criteria for NAICS 811420, this bid is relevant to your capabilities.
How to respond to this solicitation
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Your quote must include a brief technical narrative explaining how you will meet the requirements in the Performance Work Statement and Appendix A. You must also provide details of your past experience with similar projects. Pricing should be submitted using the provided Pricing Template or a similar format, and you must state your proposed completion time in calendar days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all solicitation documents and attachments. Pay close attention to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Appendix A to ensure your technical narrative directly addresses all requirements. If you have questions, submit them in writing to the Government Points of Contact listed in the solicitation before the deadline.
Highlight your relevant experience. Since the government prefers vendors with experience in church pew upholstery for at least three large projects, make sure to clearly detail these projects in your submission. Provide specific examples and outcomes. Ensure your pricing is competitive and clearly presented on the required template. Finally, propose a realistic and efficient period of performance, stated in calendar days ARO, to demonstrate your ability to complete the work promptly.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.