How to bid on Boiler Maintenance & Repair for the Dept of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense needs boiler maintenance and repair services at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. This includes all labor, materials, supervision, tools, and equipment to perform the services outlined in the Performance Work Statement.

The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) type. It will have a one-year base period and four additional one-year option periods. A minimum guarantee will be set for the base period.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 03, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by September 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting. The solicitation is unrestricted under NAICS Code 238220, which has a small business size standard of $19.0 million.

To be eligible for award, contractors must be registered and have an active status in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before the contract is awarded.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. 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.

Your proposal must address each evaluation factor: Price, Corporate Experience, and Past Performance. Ensure your response follows the format specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

Tips for a competitive response

The government intends to award this contract based on the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. This means your proposal must meet all technical requirements and offer the lowest price among all technically acceptable bids.

Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to ensure your proposal fully addresses all required services and technical specifications. Clearly demonstrate your corporate experience and past performance relevant to boiler maintenance and repair services. Double-check your pricing to ensure it is competitive while still allowing you to perform the work profitably.