How to bid on Navy elevator maintenance and repairs in Philadelphia

What the Navy is buying

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division seeks recurring preventative maintenance and non-wear-and-tear repairs for elevator equipment and systems in government buildings at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, also known as the Philadelphia Naval Business Center.

The Navy plans a competitive, single-award firm-fixed-price service contract. The requirement is set aside entirely for small businesses.

Key dates and the deadline

Requests to attend the site visit were due by noon Eastern on October 6, 2026. The site visit is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 10 a.m.

The proposal deadline is November 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The solicitation details provided here do not state what happens after the deadline, so check the bid documents for submission and deadline instructions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for small businesses that provide elevator equipment and systems maintenance and repair services. Firms should be prepared to address recurring preventative maintenance as well as non-wear-and-tear repairs.

How to access the bid

Click “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view the documents, though some bids can be viewed without one. Review the solicitation documents for the complete response instructions.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the full solicitation and identify every requested form, technical response, and pricing item. Organize your response in the order requested and check that all required items are included.

Explain how your firm will carry out recurring maintenance and handle non-wear-and-tear repairs. Make pricing assumptions and the work covered clear, and leave time to review the completed response against the submission instructions.