How to bid on Business Operations Support Services for the DEPT of Defense

What the Army is buying and why it matters

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army's Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Benning, is seeking business operations support services. These services are for the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE), Directorate of Public Works' Business Operations & Integration Division (BOID) at Fort Benning, Georgia. The contract will be a firm fixed-price agreement.

This opportunity is important for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) because it is a set-aside, meaning only businesses with this designation can submit offers. The Army plans to award a single contract based on the lowest-price technically acceptable offer.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on September 11, 2026. If you have questions about this opportunity, they must be submitted by email no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on September 21, 2026. Questions received after this time will not be accepted.

Offers are due by email no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on September 30, 2026. Offers submitted after this date and time will not be accepted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Firms in the professional services category, particularly those with experience in business operations support, are well-suited. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541611, which covers Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Sometimes, clicking the link once takes you to the homepage, so you may need to click it a second time to reach the specific bid page. You might need a free account on the portal to view the attached documents, though this is not always required.

Questions must be emailed to [email protected], with a copy to [email protected] and [email protected]. Your final offer must also be submitted by email to these same addresses, with "MICC-Fort Benning" included in the subject or body of the email.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, your proposal needs to clearly demonstrate that you meet all technical requirements while offering a competitive price. Ensure your technical proposal is thorough and directly addresses every aspect of the Performance Work Statement (PWS), especially Task 5, to be deemed technically acceptable.

Pay close attention to the instructions for offerors. The evaluation factors are Technical (Acceptable or Unacceptable), Price (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable), and Past Performance, in that order. Make sure your past performance references are relevant and strong. Double-check all submission deadlines and email addresses to ensure your offer is received on time and by the correct recipients.