How to bid on the Fort Leonard Wood Job Order Contract (JOC) for the DEPT of the Army

What the Army is buying and why it matters to you

The Department of the Army is seeking information for a potential Job Order Contract (JOC) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. This contract would cover construction services, including providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials. The government is looking for firms capable of performing these services.

This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a direct solicitation for bids. The Army is using this RFI to determine if there are enough qualified small businesses to set aside a future contract for them. If your firm has experience in construction services, responding to this RFI is an opportunity to help shape a future contracting opportunity.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

Your capability statement must be submitted electronically by October 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. This is a firm deadline. Submissions received after this time may not be considered.

At the deadline, the Army will review all submitted capability statements. This information will help them decide whether to proceed with a small business set-aside for a future Job Order Contract. Not responding to this RFI does not prevent you from bidding on a future solicitation, but it does mean your capabilities won't be considered in the decision to set it aside for small businesses.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFI is ideal for small businesses in the construction sector, specifically those with experience in commercial and institutional building construction. The primary NAICS code is 236220, with a size standard of $45 million. If your company believes a different NAICS code is more appropriate, you should suggest it and explain why.

The Army encourages all small businesses, including those in socioeconomic categories like 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns, to respond. Firms with specific experience in managing Job Order Contracts, either as a prime or subcontractor, are particularly well-suited.

How to respond to this RFI

To respond, you need to prepare a capability statement package. This package should be no more than 30 pages, single-spaced, with a minimum 12-point font size. The government prefers submissions in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, or a combination, and the documents must be searchable.

Email your capability package to Ms. Marissa Joyner at [email protected] and Mr. Andrew Graham at [email protected]. The email subject line must include your firm's name and "Response to the Sources Sought Synopsis for the JOC at Fort Leonard Wood, W5168W27RA007". Ensure your email attachments do not exceed 9 MB and do not send zipped files, as they will be removed by the government's network.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Clearly demonstrate your firm's specific capabilities related to construction services and Job Order Contracts. Provide detailed examples of past experience, indicating whether you were a prime or subcontractor. Include the types of services provided, the number of facilities involved, and any other relevant information.

Your company profile should be complete, including your firm's name, point of contact, phone number, email, number of employees, annual revenue history, CAGE code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Also, clearly state your small business certification status (e.g., SB, SDB, 8(a), EDWOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB).

Address the question about fundamental tasks needed to successfully accomplish a job order contract. Explain what primary tasks you believe should be used to determine minimum capability for these services. If you are interested in competing as a prime contractor, state this. If you plan to subcontract, form a Joint Venture, or create a teaming arrangement, provide the names of those companies and the work they will perform, if known.