Bid guide
How to bid on the Backflow Cross Connection Report for the DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying
The Department of Defense needs a contractor to perform a comprehensive drinking-water cross-connection and backflow prevention survey at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan. This contract requires the selected vendor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, supervision, and quality control to complete the survey.
This opportunity is for firms specializing in water system integrity and environmental health services, particularly those with experience in detailed surveys for large facilities. The previous report from 2020 will be made available to the awarded contractor.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 29, 2026. If you wish to attend a site visit, you must request it by 10:00 AM ET on August 5, 2026. Written questions about the solicitation are due by 2:00 PM EDT on August 14, 2026.
The final deadline for proposal submission is August 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms with expertise in water quality management, environmental engineering, and plumbing system assessments, specifically related to backflow prevention and cross-connection control. Vendors should have the capacity to deploy personnel, equipment, and materials to Selfridge ANGB, Michigan.
The work falls under the equipment category, indicating a need for specialized tools and diagnostic equipment for water system surveys. Experience with government or military base projects is a plus.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation details, 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 a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.
For a site visit, email [email protected] by 10:00 AM on August 5, 2026, providing your company name, full name (first, middle initial, last), date of birth, driver's license number, and citizenship. Submit any written questions to the same email address by 2:00 PM EDT on August 14, 2026. Review FAR 52.212-2 in the solicitation for specific submission requirements.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the Description of Service within the solicitation to ensure your proposal directly addresses all requirements for the comprehensive survey. Highlight your firm's experience with similar projects, especially those involving large-scale facilities or government installations.
Emphasize your quality control procedures and your ability to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, and materials. If you have experience with previous backflow prevention surveys, particularly for drinking water systems, make sure to detail that expertise in your response.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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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.