How to bid on Powerhouse Doors Coating for the DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, is seeking a contractor to perform coating work on doors and related hardware at Dale Hollow Dam in Celina, Tennessee. This includes interior and exterior primer, paint, and stain removal on assembly bay doors, man doors, and visitor entrance doors, trim, and hardware.

The project also involves surface repair or replacement of rotten and weathered wood, staining and sealing all wood on the doors, and painting all metal and associated hardware black, both interior and exterior. The work must be completed within 140 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 08, 2026. A pre-quote site visit is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Questions from vendors are due by September 17, 2026. The final deadline for submitting quotes is September 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time. Quotes received by facsimile or physical mail will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The relevant NAICS code is 238320, Painting and Wall Covering Contractors, with a size standard of $19.0 million. Firms with experience in commercial construction, specifically painting, staining, and minor wood repair on large-scale structures, are well-suited for this contract.

How to respond

To access the opportunity, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

All responses to this announcement must be submitted electronically via email, following the quote instructions provided in the solicitation. For the site visit, you must register in advance by emailing Jamie Lynn Barnes at [email protected] and Andrew Roth at [email protected]. Provide your firm's name, CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and the name, position, phone number, and email of your primary point of contact. U.S. citizens attending the site visit must submit a Nashville District Corps of Engineers U.S. Citizen Security Request Form to the specified email addresses at least five calendar days prior to the visit. Foreign nationals have additional requirements for security clearance and document submission, also at least five days in advance.

Tips for a competitive response

Given the nature of this construction contract, attending the site visit is highly recommended. This allows you to inspect the job site and understand the full scope of work, which is crucial for an accurate estimate. Failure to do so will not relieve you from responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost.

Ensure your firm is properly registered as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and that your SAM.gov registration is active and up-to-date. Pay close attention to the electronic submission requirements for your quote, as physical mail or fax submissions will not be considered. Double-check all deadlines, especially for questions and the final quote submission, and ensure all required forms for site visit access are submitted well in advance to avoid denial.