How to bid on CATM range cleaning for the Department of the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force is seeking quotes to clean the 42SFS CATM range at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. The agency intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract.

This opportunity may suit a contractor that can price the requested work clearly and account for the site’s conditions in its quote.

Dates and the submission deadline

The site visit is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. CDT. Attendees should arrive at the Maxwell Boulevard Gate Visitor’s Center at noon CDT to receive a visitor’s pass. Attendee names, titles, and telephone numbers must be submitted by October 21 at noon CDT.

The quote deadline is November 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Quotes received after the exact deadline may be treated as late under the solicitation instructions.

Who this opportunity suits

This construction-category opportunity is relevant to firms equipped to perform range cleaning and prepare a firm-fixed-price quote for the work. The solicitation calls for one award and does not accept multiple offers from a quoter.

How to access the bid and respond

Click “View original source” on the portal 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.

Submit a dated quote with unit prices and extended prices. Make it complete and self-sufficient, respond directly to the RFQ requirements, and clearly identify any exceptions with a full explanation. Prices must remain firm for 30 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

Prepare a careful, competitive quote

If you plan to attend the site visit, submit each attendee’s name as shown on their driver’s license, title, and telephone number by October 21 at noon CDT. Attendees should bring a STAR driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration. Send attendee details to A1C Jonathan Cheslo at [email protected].

Use the site visit to assess the work location and conditions that could affect your approach or cost. Build your pricing from a clear estimate, check that unit and extended prices agree, and review the quote against every RFQ instruction before sending it.