How to bid on B752 Repair Facade and Tuckpointing for the Dept of Defense

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Department of Defense needs facade repair and tuckpointing services for Building 752 at the Minneapolis Air Reserve Station in Minneapolis, MN. This is a firm-fixed-price contract.

This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete. The contract value is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000. This is a significant opportunity for small construction firms specializing in building maintenance and repair.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on July 30, 2026. All bids are due electronically via SAM.gov by August 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. It is crucial to submit your bid before this deadline.

A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST. All attendees must be pre-approved for facility access. Contact Karen Gillen at [email protected] or Chin Dahlquist at [email protected] for an Entry Access List (EAL) to attend the site visit.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is ideal for small businesses in the construction sector, specifically those with experience in commercial and institutional building construction, facade repair, and tuckpointing. The relevant NAICS code is 236220, "Commercial and Institutional Building Construction," with a size standard of $45 million.

The PSC/FSC Code for this work is Z2JZ, "Repair or Alteration of Miscellaneous Buildings." Firms with a strong track record in similar repair or alteration projects for government or commercial buildings will be well-suited for this bid.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” above. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account on the portal to view all documents, though some bids allow viewing without an account.

All Requests for Quote (RFQ) must be submitted electronically through SAM.gov. Paper copies are not available. It is your responsibility to monitor SAM.gov for any additional documents or amendments to the solicitation. You will need Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and WinZip to open all attachments.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your company is actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov and that your online Representations and Certifications are complete. You must also be registered for the applicable NAICS Code 236220 to be eligible for award.

Carefully review the Statement of Work, Construction Specifications, Construction Drawings, and all other Contract Documents. Your proposal should clearly demonstrate how your company will meet every requirement. Attending the site visit is highly recommended to gain a better understanding of the project scope and conditions.

Consider clicking the “Follow” icon on the SAM.gov posting to receive updates. This will help ensure you do not miss any amendments or important announcements related to the solicitation.