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How to bid on Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements at Grissom ARB
What Grissom ARB is buying and why it matters
The Department of Defense, specifically Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana, is conducting market research for a potential five-year Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) contract. This single-award contract could have a total value of up to $10 million.
The contract will cover a wide range of minor construction, maintenance, and repair projects at Grissom ARB, with individual task orders expected to range from $2,000 to $1 million. Work will include trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and excavation. This is an opportunity for construction firms to secure a long-term contract with a government agency.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only, not a request for proposals. The deadline for submitting your capability statement is September 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. No contract will be awarded directly from this RFI, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs.
After the deadline, Grissom ARB will review the submitted capability statements to identify qualified businesses, particularly small businesses, for future planning. This market research helps the agency understand the capabilities available in the market before issuing a formal solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically suited for small construction businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Firms must have a minimum single-project bonding capacity of $1 million and an aggregate bonding capacity of $5 million.
Vendors with experience in pre-priced contracts using a Unit Price Book (UPB) or Construction Task Catalog (CTC) like RSMeans or Gordian are particularly well-suited. Proficiency with JOC-specific estimating software (e.g., eGordian, eConverge) is also a key requirement.
How to respond
To respond, you must prepare a capability statement that does not exceed five pages. This statement should be submitted electronically in PDF format.
Email your completed capability statement to Cedric Roberts at [email protected]. Ensure your submission includes all required information as detailed in the RFI.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's experience with pre-priced contracts and Job Order Contracting (JOC) software. Since pricing will be based on adjustment factors (coefficients) against a unit task catalog, highlight your understanding of this model and your ability to work within it.
Provide specific examples of relevant past projects within the last three years, especially those with values between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Include project titles, locations, contracting agencies, contact information, contract types, and values. Clearly state your bonding capacity, meeting the minimum requirements of $1 million for a single project and $5 million aggregate. Ensure your company profile, including your UEI number, CAGE Code, and socioeconomic status, is accurate and complete.
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.