Bid guide
How to bid on FRP gate fabrication for the Army Corps of Engineers
What the Army Corps is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is seeking fabrication and supply of ten fiber-reinforced polymer composite structures for Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet, Illinois. The items include filling valves and bulkheads, flushing valves and bulkheads, and dam headgates.
This is a construction-category RFP set aside for small businesses. The contract will go to the lowest-priced proposal that meets the technical requirements.
Key dates and deadline
A virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Meeting details and access instructions are in the solicitation.
Questions are due through ProjNet by November 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Proposals are due November 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Plan to submit before the deadline and follow the solicitation’s instructions for delivery.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit a small business that can fabricate and supply FRP composite structures for lock and dam use. The listed NAICS code is 326199, with a size standard of 750 employees.
Because award is based on lowest price technically acceptable, vendors need to address the technical requirements while offering a competitive price.
How to access the solicitation
Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. The first click may take you to the portal homepage; click the link again to go directly to the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids are accessible without one. The solicitation documents are available through the PIEE Solicitation Module link titled “W912EK27RA001.”
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Read the full solicitation and check its technical requirements, proposal instructions, and submission method. Confirm that your response addresses each required item and that your pricing covers the full set of structures you are offering to fabricate and supply.
Use the virtual meeting to understand the opportunity, and submit questions through ProjNet by the stated deadline if anything is unclear. Allow time to review your final proposal for technical completeness, price accuracy, and compliance with the solicitation’s instructions.
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 Army; the original posting controls.