Bid guide
How to bid on the Backflow Cross Connection Report for the Dept. of the Army
What the agency is buying
The Department of the Army is looking for a contractor to perform a detailed drinking-water cross-connection and backflow prevention survey at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan. This work is important for maintaining water integrity at the base.
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control to complete the survey. Access to the previous report from 2020 will be provided to the awardee.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation was published on July 21, 2026. If you wish to request a site visit, you must do so by August 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
The final deadline for submitting your proposal is August 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Be sure to submit your response before this time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms with expertise in water system integrity, cross-connection control, and backflow prevention surveys. Companies that specialize in environmental services or water quality assessments for government or large institutional clients would be a good fit.
The relevant category for this work is equipment, indicating a need for specialized tools and materials to conduct the survey effectively.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.
Questions must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by the stated deadline. Review FAR 52.212-2 within the solicitation for specific submission requirements.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the Description of Service to understand the full scope of work required. Highlight your firm's experience with similar comprehensive surveys, especially those involving drinking water systems or military installations.
Ensure your proposal clearly outlines your approach to quality control and how you will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials. Address how you will leverage the previous 2020 report to inform your survey. Pay close attention to all instructions in FAR 52.212-2 to ensure your submission is compliant.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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