Bid guide
How to bid on Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements at Grissom ARB
What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care
The 434th Contracting Flight at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, is conducting market research for a potential five-year Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) contract. This contract would cover a wide range of minor construction, maintenance, and repair projects at the base.
The anticipated single-award contract could have a total ceiling value of $10 million over five years. Individual task orders are expected to range from $2,000 to $1 million. This is a significant opportunity for construction firms experienced in diverse trades, including carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roofing, and excavation.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Request for Information (RFI), also known as a Sources Sought Synopsis, published on August 27, 2026. The deadline for submitting your capability statement is September 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
At the deadline, the agency will stop accepting capability statements. This RFI is for market research only; no contract will be awarded from this synopsis. The information gathered will help the government plan a future solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for qualified construction companies, especially small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The work involves minor construction, maintenance, and repair projects across multiple trades.
Firms with experience in Job Order Contracting (JOC) or similar pre-priced contract models using a Unit Price Book (UPB) like Gordian/RSMeans Construction Task Catalog are particularly well-suited. A minimum single project bonding capacity of $1 million and an aggregate bonding capacity of $5 million are required.
How to respond
To respond, you must submit a capability statement that does not exceed five pages. This statement should be in PDF format and emailed to Cedric Roberts at [email protected].
Your capability statement must include your company profile (name, address, website, point of contact, UEI, CAGE, socioeconomic status), proof of bonding capacity, details on your technical capabilities and JOC experience, and summaries of up to three relevant past projects from the last three years.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the requirements for the capability statement and ensure all requested information is included within the five-page limit. Highlight your experience with pre-priced contracts and JOC software, as this is a critical requirement for the anticipated contract.
When describing past performance, focus on projects that demonstrate your ability to handle construction values between $100,000 and $1,000,000 and involve a variety of trades. Clearly state your bonding capacity, as this is a mandatory minimum requirement. Since this RFI specifically asks for feedback on coefficient-only pricing, consider providing thoughtful comments on your familiarity with this evaluation style and any best practices you suggest.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.