Bid guide
How to bid on the BLDG 511 Audio Visual (AV) Upgrade for the DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying
The Department of Defense needs a contractor to design, supply, install, configure, and test a complete audio-visual system for Building 511 at Camp Douglas, WI. This system must support video teleconferencing, local presentations, room-status displays, and centralized control. All equipment used must be TAA-compliant.
This is a good opportunity for small businesses specializing in technology, particularly audio-visual system integration, to work with the Department of Defense.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 28, 2026. If you have questions about this opportunity, they must be submitted by email by August 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. A question and answer document will be posted approximately two business days after questions are received.
Proposals are due by email on August 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. Late offers will not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a 100% small-business set-aside. The relevant NAICS code is 334310, for Household Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees. Firms that specialize in designing and installing integrated audio-visual systems, especially those with experience in secure or government environments, are well-suited for this bid.
All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of quote submission.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view the documents.
Your offer must include the attached Standard Form 1449 Solicitation, W50S9H26QA030, signed and filled in. Also include any additional information required by FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Addenda and any additional fill-in provisions. All offers and questions must be sent via email to [email protected].
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the Statement of Work (SOW) and SF 1449 for all details and requirements. Ensure your proposed solution fully addresses all aspects of the audio-visual system, including video teleconferencing, presentations, room-status displays, and centralized control.
Confirm that all equipment you propose is TAA-compliant. Double-check your registration in SAM to ensure it is active and up to date before submitting your quote. Submit your questions by the deadline to clarify any uncertainties, and ensure your final offer is emailed well before the submission deadline to avoid any issues with late delivery.
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.