How to bid on Employment Physicals 2026-2031 for the DEPT of the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force needs employment physical examinations for federally employed civilians at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. This includes physicals for new hires, transfers, fitness-for-duty reviews, overseas deployments, and specialized testing.

This opportunity is for medical contractors who can conduct these examinations according to the Performance Work Statement. The government intends to establish a single or multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

Key dates and deadlines

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by Monday, June 19, 2026. Answers to questions will be posted by Friday, July 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

Proposals must be emailed as PDF attachments by Monday, August 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Late proposals will not be accepted. It is the contractor's responsibility to confirm receipt of their proposal by the government.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for medical contractors specializing in general healthcare services, specifically employment physicals. The NAICS code is 621111 (Offices of Physicians), with a size standard of $16 million.

Contractors must be located within the area between Grissom ARB and Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, or Lafayette, Indiana. They must also maintain business hours of Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, to coincide with Grissom ARB business hours. No foreign participation is allowed.

How to respond

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Questions must be sent electronically to the email address provided in the solicitation by June 19, 2026. Proposals, in PDF format, must be emailed to the specified address by August 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Proposals submitted by any other method will not be considered. If you experience email submission issues, contact the contracting officer for alternative submission instructions via the DoD SAFE portal.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and that your NIST assessment results are documented in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). These are mandatory for Department of Defense contracts.

Carefully review Section L of the solicitation for specific instructions on preparing your proposal. Since this will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable procedures, ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates that you meet all technical requirements while offering a competitive price.

Clearly mark any proprietary information within your proposal. Avoid using hyperlinks, as they are prohibited. Double-check that your proposal is in PDF format and sent to the correct email address before the deadline, and confirm its receipt.