Bid guide
How to bid on Pallet Rack and Secure Storage Design-Build for Delaware Army National Guard
What the agency is buying
The Delaware Army National Guard needs a commercial design-build solution for industrial storage. This involves furnishing and installing fixed selective pallet racks, secure wire-mesh partition cages, and heavy-duty static boltless steel shelving. The work will be done in a new, unoccupied facility at 1401 Newport Gap Pike in Wilmington, Delaware.
This opportunity is for firms that can provide both the design and installation of industrial-grade organizational storage systems.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation was published on July 31, 2026. The deadline for proposals is August 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. If you plan to attend, you must provide your name and company affiliation by August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses specializing in industrial storage solutions, including the design, supply, and installation of pallet racking, secure caging, and heavy-duty shelving. Firms with experience in design-build projects for commercial or government facilities would be a good fit.
The relevant category for this work is supplies, specifically industrial storage equipment and installation services.
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 on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.
For the site visit, email your name and company affiliation to [email protected] by August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Hard copy as-built drawings are available for viewing during the site visit. To request a PDF of the drawing set, submit company identifying information through the attachments section of the SAM.gov website; the government typically vets and responds to requests within 24 hours.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the 65-percent specification provided with the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to understand all requirements. Since this is a design-build project, clearly articulate your proposed design solution and how it meets the agency's needs for fixed selective pallet racks, secure wire-mesh partition cages, and heavy-duty static boltless steel shelving.
Consider attending the non-mandatory site visit. This can provide valuable insights into the facility and help you develop a more accurate and competitive proposal. If you cannot attend, ensure you request the PDF drawing set to understand the building layout. Highlight your experience with similar industrial storage installations and design-build projects in your proposal.
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 Delaware Army National Guard; the original posting controls.