Bid guide
How to bid on East Campus Unclassified Modular Facility, Fort George G. MEADE, MD
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is seeking information from potential prime contractors for a Design-Build project. This project involves the purchase and installation of four portable, volumetric modular office structures at Fort Meade, Maryland. These offices will be located near the East Campus Program, outside the secure NSA fenceline.
The Army aims to use commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) modular designs to speed up facility delivery and reduce lifecycle costs. The project is estimated to be worth between $5 million and $10 million. This is an opportunity for construction firms specializing in commercial and institutional building projects to potentially work with the Department of Defense.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on August 24, 2026. Responses are due by September 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. This is a sources-sought notice, meaning the government is gathering information from the market. It is not a request for proposals, quotations, or bids. There will not be a solicitation, specifications, or drawings available at this time.
The information you provide will help the government make decisions about how to proceed with this acquisition. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for prime construction contractors with experience in commercial design-build projects, particularly those involving modular office structures. The relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $45 million.
Firms that can demonstrate the ability to leverage existing commercial modular designs and meet accelerated delivery schedules would be well-suited to respond to this RFI.
How to respond to this RFI
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Your response should be a letter of interest, as requested by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. Focus on demonstrating your firm's capabilities as a potential prime construction contractor for this type of design-build modular facility project.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to a sources-sought notice like this, clearly articulate your firm's relevant experience with similar design-build construction projects, especially those involving modular facilities. Highlight your capacity to meet the project's magnitude, which is between $5 million and $10 million.
Emphasize your understanding of the Army's objectives, such as accelerating facility delivery and reducing lifecycle costs through the use of commercial off-the-shelf modular designs. Provide specific examples of past projects where you successfully implemented these principles. Ensure your response is concise and directly addresses the agency's stated interest in potential prime construction contractors.
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.
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