How to bid on Elevator Maintenance Services for Fort Sill, DEPT of the Army

What the Army is buying and why it matters

The U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, needs a contractor to provide complete preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, cleaning, and emergency services for elevators and lift equipment. This is a firm fixed price contract.

This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside. The contract includes one base year, from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with six potential one-year option periods. This means a successful bidder could secure work for multiple years.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was issued on July 20, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by August 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions will not be considered.

The government anticipates making an award based on the best value, considering price only. An award is expected to be a firm fixed price contract.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for small businesses. The relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238290, which covers other building equipment contractors, with a small business size standard of $22 million.

Firms specializing in elevator and lift equipment maintenance, repair, and inspection services are well-suited for this bid. You should have the personnel, equipment, supplies, and experience to ensure continuous and safe operation of such equipment.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though for many bids, this is not required.

The entire solicitation package will be available on the sam.gov website. It is your responsibility to monitor sam.gov for the release of the solicitation package and any subsequent amendments. The government will not honor requests for copies by any other means.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Ensure your company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) before submitting your quote, as this is a mandatory requirement for contract award. Verify your SAM.gov registration is active and up-to-date.

Carefully review all instructions within the solicitation package once it is released. Pay close attention to the specific requirements for submitting your quote, especially regarding formatting and content, to ensure compliance. Since award criteria will consider price only, ensure your pricing is competitive and accurately reflects the scope of work described.

Prepare your quote well in advance of the deadline. This allows time to address any technical issues or questions you might have. Any questions about the solicitation can be directed to Linda Greer (Contract Specialist) or Brandi O’Daniel (Contracting Officer) via their government email addresses provided in the solicitation.