Bid guide
How to bid on Drain & Purge (D&P) services for DLA Disposition Services
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services is seeking drain and purge (D&P) services. These services are needed at DLA Disposition Services locations throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, and Alaska. This is a significant opportunity for small businesses in the facilities services sector.
The DLA intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The contract will include one 12-month base period and two 12-month option periods, potentially extending the work for up to three years. This structure provides a stable, longer-term engagement for the selected vendor.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. If you have questions about this opportunity, they must be submitted via email by 3:00 PM EST on August 20, 2026. Answers to questions will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.
All quotes and required documentation must be submitted via email by 3:00 PM EST on September 04, 2026. It is crucial to meet this deadline for your quote to be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside, making it ideal for small businesses specializing in facilities maintenance and environmental services. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 562119, which covers Other Waste Management Services. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $47.0 million.
Firms with experience in drain and purge services, particularly those capable of operating across a wide geographical area including CONUS, Hawaii, and Alaska, will find this a suitable fit. The contract requires a Firm-Fixed-Price and Time and Materials Price for all quoted services.
How to respond
To access the full details and attachments for this solicitation, you will need to go to the original source on the portal. 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. Once you have reviewed the solicitation, submit any questions by the August 20, 2026 deadline to [email protected]. Your final quote, along with all additional required documentation, must be emailed to [email protected] by September 04, 2026.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the Price Schedule and Specifications/Additional Terms provided in the attachments. Ensure your pricing strategy aligns with the Firm-Fixed-Price and Time and Materials requirements for the entire service period, including all option years.
Pay close attention to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as installation policies, as contractor performance must comply with these. Detail your approach to safety and compliance in your proposal. Also, outline how you will handle required documentation and installation access, coordinating with the site point of contact as necessary.
Since this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, ensure your response addresses all aspects typically found in a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Clearly demonstrate your firm's capability to perform drain and purge services across the specified geographic regions.
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 DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.
