Bid guide
How to bid on Hydraulic Aperture Door BPA for the DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying
Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota is looking for a small business to provide inspection, maintenance, and repair services for hydraulic and aperture overhead doors. This will be a single-award commercial Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
The selected vendor will be responsible for providing all necessary management, personnel, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor to perform these services.
Key dates and deadlines
Questions about this opportunity must be submitted by August 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MDT. Questions will only be accepted in writing via email; phone calls are not permitted. All questions and government responses will be provided through a solicitation amendment.
The deadline for submitting your quote is August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. The specific due date is also listed on page 1, block 8 of the attached SF 1449 document.
Who this opportunity suits
This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. It is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards.
This opportunity is suitable for businesses specializing in equipment maintenance, particularly those with expertise in hydraulic systems and overhead door services. Bidders must have an active and valid registration in SAM.gov with no active exclusions.
How to respond
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Your response should include your current CAGE code. Refer to the Addendums to FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2 on the SF 1449 for detailed instructions to offerors and the evaluation process.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to ensure your proposal fully addresses all required inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks. Highlight your experience with similar hydraulic and aperture door systems.
Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and free of exclusions well before the deadline. Double-check that all required personnel, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor are accounted for in your proposed solution and pricing. Submit any questions you have by the stated deadline to ensure you have all necessary information before preparing your final quote.
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 Defense; the original posting controls.