How to bid on Gym Services for USCG MSU Houma

What the USCG MSU Houma is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard MSU Houma is seeking a qualified vendor to provide gym services. This contract includes a one-year base period starting September 1, 2026, followed by four additional one-year option periods. Vendors must submit pricing for all five years of potential service.

This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The contract will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price among those deemed technically acceptable.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on August 3, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by August 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. Quotes received after this deadline may not be considered.

The contract's base period is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, and run through August 31, 2027. If all option years are exercised, the services could extend until August 31, 2031.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses. Firms specializing in gym services or fitness facility management are suitable for this solicitation.

To be eligible, your company must be actively registered in SAM.gov. The evaluation will consider price, technical approach, and past performance.

How to respond

To respond to this solicitation, you must submit your quote, including your price, technical approach, and past performance information, to Ronnie Liles at [email protected].

It is mandatory to review the Statement of Work (SOW) to understand the requirements. A site visit to the location is highly recommended to become familiar with the existing conditions where the work will be performed.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your quote clearly details your pricing for the base year and all four option years. Since this is a firm-fixed-price award based on the lowest technically acceptable offer, competitive pricing is crucial.

For the technical acceptability portion, clearly describe your approach to providing the required gym services as outlined in the SOW. For past performance, provide relevant, quality, and timely examples of prior work. If you have no relevant past performance, you will receive a neutral rating, so focus on strengthening your price and technical approach.

Address any questions you have about the solicitation or the SOW to Ronnie Liles before the submission deadline to ensure your quote is fully compliant and competitive.