Bid guide
How to bid on B200 Fence and Surveillance Upgrades at Elkhorn Communications Site for the DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying
The Department of Defense is seeking a small business to perform construction services at the Offutt Air Force Base/Elkhorn Communications Site in Elkhorn, Nebraska. This project involves removing existing perimeter fencing and installing new, upgraded high-security chain-link fencing, automated entry gates, and an M30 P2 Integrated Cable Barrier System.
This is an opportunity for construction firms specializing in security infrastructure to work with a federal agency.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 3, 2026. A site visit is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST. If you need base access and do not have valid identification, you must complete and return the "55 SFS Contractor / Vendor NCIC Screening & Pass Request Spreadsheet" by August 6, 2026.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office by August 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. Answers will be posted as an amendment. All offers must be submitted to the Contracting Office by August 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM CST.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside for small business concerns. The applicable NAICS code is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Firms with experience in high-security fencing, automated gate systems, and integrated cable barrier systems are well-suited for this project.
Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award. Lack of SAM registration will make an offeror ineligible.
How to respond
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and this announcement serves as the only solicitation; a separate solicitation will not be issued. You will need to submit your offer to the Contracting Office by the deadline.
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Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all provisions and clauses incorporated by reference, which can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Pay close attention to the Construction Wage Requirements RFO 52.222-6 and the current Davis Bacon Act wage determination (WD # NE20260027, revised on 07/28/2026), as these will impact your cost proposal.
Attending the site visit on August 10, 2026, is highly recommended to gain a clear understanding of the existing conditions and project scope. If you plan to attend, ensure you have valid identification or complete the necessary screening request by August 6, 2026. Submit any questions you have by the August 17 deadline to ensure you receive official clarifications before preparing your offer.
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.