How to bid on Furniture/Carpet Requirement for the Dept of Defense

What the Department of Defense is buying

The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to provide and install office furniture, including cubicles, desks, chairs, and cabinets, at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. This requirement also includes replacing existing carpet or flooring and cove base.

This is an opportunity for small businesses that can supply and install office furniture and flooring. The contractor and any furniture manufacturer used must both qualify as small businesses and meet the nonmanufacturer rule.

Key dates and deadlines

A second site visit is scheduled for August 31, 2026, at 9:00 AM MT. If you plan to attend, you must contact the listed point of contact by August 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM MT to arrange base access.

Questions regarding the solicitation are due by September 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT. All quotes must be submitted by September 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is specifically for small businesses that can supply and install office furniture and flooring. Vendors should be prepared to provide details about their furniture manufacturers, who must also be small businesses, to comply with the nonmanufacturer rule.

Firms with experience in commercial furniture installation, flooring replacement, and working on government installations will find this opportunity suitable. The work is categorized under supplies.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the solicitation documents, 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. Some files may be restricted; you can request access through the listed point of contact, who will provide them via DoD Safe.

Ensure you review all attachments, including the revised Statement of Work (SOW), RFI answers, and current room layouts. Pay close attention to the updated CLIN structure.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the Statement of Work to ensure your quote aligns precisely with the agency's requirements, not just the example images provided. The example images are for reference only.

Confirm that both your company and any furniture manufacturer you propose meet the small business criteria and the nonmanufacturer rule. Provide the manufacturer's company name and UEI/CAGE code as required. Failure to meet these specific requirements could deem your proposal ineligible.

If you have questions, submit them by the September 1 deadline. Attending the site visit on August 31, 2026, can provide valuable insights into the project scope and site conditions, helping you prepare a more accurate and competitive quote.