How to bid on Boiler Maintenance & Repair for the DEPT of the Navy

What the agency is buying

The Department of the Navy is seeking boiler maintenance and repair services for Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. This includes providing all necessary labor, management, materials, supervision, tools, facilities, transportation, and equipment as outlined in the Performance Work Statement.

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

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on July 24, 2026. The deadline for proposals is September 03, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors (NAICS Code 238220) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The solicitation is issued on an "Unrestricted" basis, meaning businesses of all sizes can compete.

To be eligible for award, contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) database prior to the contract award.

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 on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Tips for a competitive response

Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. The evaluation factors are Price, Corporate Experience, and Past Performance. Ensure your proposal clearly addresses each of these factors.

Focus on demonstrating your corporate experience with similar boiler maintenance and repair projects. Provide strong past performance references. While price is a key factor, your technical proposal must also be acceptable to be considered for award. Carefully review the Performance Work Statement to ensure your proposal fully meets all requirements.