How to bid on Powerhouse Doors Coating for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, is seeking a contractor for a firm-fixed-price commercial construction contract. The work involves removing old coatings, repairing and replacing rotten wood, staining and sealing wood, and painting metal doors and associated hardware at Dale Hollow Dam in Celina, Tennessee.

This opportunity is a 100% set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). The selected contractor will have 140 calendar days to complete the work after receiving the notice to proceed.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 09, 2026. A pre-quote site visit is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Questions are due by September 17, 2026.

Quotes must be submitted electronically by September 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time (2:00 PM Eastern Time). Quotes received by fax or physical mail will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This contract is specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). 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, particularly in surface preparation, wood repair, staining, sealing, and painting of large doors and associated hardware, will find this opportunity suitable.

How to respond

To access the opportunity, click "View original source" to open the portal. If you land on the 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 must be submitted electronically via email, following the quote instructions provided in the solicitation. Quotes sent by fax or physical mail will not be accepted.

For the site visit, you must register in advance. Provide your firm's name, CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), primary point-of-contact's name, position, telephone number, and email address to Jamie Lynn Barnes at [email protected] and Andrew Roth at [email protected]. U.S. citizens must also submit a Nashville District Corps of Engineers U.S. Citizen Security Request Form to both email addresses at least five calendar days prior to the site visit.

Tips for a competitive response

Attend the site visit to fully understand the scope of work and site conditions. This is crucial for accurately estimating costs and identifying potential challenges. The government assumes no responsibility for understandings not included in the solicitation.

Carefully review Amendment 0002, which provides the Price Breakout Schedule, and Amendment 0001, which updated the site visit date and extended the questions due date. Ensure your quote reflects all updates.

As this is a firm-fixed-price contract, ensure your pricing is comprehensive and accounts for all labor, materials, and potential contingencies. Clearly detail your approach to surface preparation, wood repair, staining, sealing, and painting as specified.