Bid guide
How to bid on A&E Repair Parking Apron Slab PDPG26-0115 for DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying
The Department of Defense is seeking architect and engineering services for the 35% schematic design phase of selective parking apron slab repairs at March Air Reserve Base in California. This involves providing all necessary personnel, services, equipment, materials, and facilities to complete the work outlined in the Statement of Work.
This opportunity is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contract performance period is 120 days after the award date. The relevant NAICS code is 541330, Engineering Services, with a size standard of $25.5 million.
Key dates and deadlines
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package, including the Statement of Work, was expected to be posted on SAM.gov around July 24, 2026. The tentative closing date for responses is August 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. It is crucial to submit your qualifications package by this deadline.
All interested parties are responsible for regularly checking SAM.gov for any updates, amendments, or changes to the Statement of Work. This ensures you have the most current information for your submission.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) that specialize in architect and engineering services. Firms should have experience with schematic design for infrastructure repair projects, particularly those involving airfield or parking apron slabs.
The project is located at March Air Reserve Base, CA, so firms with local presence or experience working in the region may find this advantageous. The work falls under NAICS 541330, Engineering Services.
How to respond
To respond to this solicitation, you must first be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Failure to register in SAM will make your firm ineligible for award. It is recommended to register immediately if you are not already.
The Request for Qualifications package and all associated documents will be available on SAM.gov. You will need to access the opportunity on the portal, which may require clicking the 'View original source' link twice. You may also need a free account on the portal to view all documents.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the Statement of Work and all accompanying documents once they are available. Ensure your qualifications package directly addresses all requirements and demonstrates your firm's specific experience with similar schematic design projects for infrastructure repairs.
Highlight your firm's status as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business prominently. Clearly articulate your team's expertise in engineering services relevant to parking apron slab repairs. Pay close attention to any specific technical requirements or preferred methodologies mentioned in the solicitation documents.
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.