How to bid on Barkley Dam Spillway Machinery Painting for the Dept of the Army

What the agency is buying

The Department of the Army is seeking a firm-fixed-price construction contractor to paint the spillway gate machinery at Barkley Dam. This is a specific construction project for maintaining infrastructure.

This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). This means only businesses with this designation can compete for this contract.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on July 23, 2026. The deadline for proposals is August 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.

Technical inquiries and questions about proposal procedures or bonds must be submitted through Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet. Refer to Section 00 21 13, ProjNet Instructions Offerors Questions and Comments, for detailed instructions on how to submit your questions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) in the construction sector. Your firm must have an active and current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

Your business should have experience or capabilities in painting large-scale machinery or infrastructure, particularly in dam or water control environments.

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 a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Ensure your company's SAM registration is active and up-to-date, including all required representations and certifications. The government will not reimburse offerors for any costs incurred while responding to this solicitation.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all attached documents and clauses, including DFARS Clause 252.236-7001 and RFO 52.204-7, and RFO 52.232-33. Pay close attention to the scope of work for painting the spillway gate machinery to ensure your proposal accurately reflects the requirements.

Since this is a firm-fixed-price contract, ensure your cost proposal is thorough and competitive, reflecting all labor, materials, and overhead. Clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar projects and its capacity to complete the work within the specified timeframe and to the required standards.

Submit any technical questions well before the deadline through ProjNet to get clarifications. This shows diligence and helps you prepare a more accurate and compliant bid.