Bid guide
How to bid on Individual Medical Readiness services for the Department of the Army
What the Army is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Army is seeking Individual Medical Readiness services to be provided across 10 counties in Michigan. This contract includes a 12-month base period, with performance dates from February 26, 2026, through February 25, 2031. The work involves providing services and travel as directed by the government.
This is a firm-fixed-price contract, meaning the payment amount is set at the time of award. This opportunity is exclusively set aside for women-owned small businesses, which means only firms meeting this criterion can compete for the award.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 24, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by August 17, 2026, at 12:30 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions are typically not considered.
The government expects to award one contract. Vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov and a recent NIST SP 800-171 assessment to be eligible for award.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for women-owned small businesses in the healthcare category. The applicable size standard for this solicitation is $47,000,000. Firms should be prepared to provide services throughout Calhoun, Crawford, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Marquette, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties in Michigan.
Vendors should have experience in providing medical readiness services or similar healthcare support. The contract requires compliance with NIST SP 800-171, so firms with established cybersecurity practices will be well-suited.
How to respond to this solicitation
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Proposals are being requested in response to this announcement. You will need to prepare a quote in two main volumes: Technical Capability and Pricing.
All documents must be compatible with Microsoft 365 or PDF Adobe, labeled with the solicitation number W912JB26QA005, and not password protected. You must include a statement acknowledging compliance with all terms, conditions, provisions, and clauses in the solicitation. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and that you have submitted your NIST SP 800-171 assessment on the PIEE Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) module before submitting your quote. This assessment must be no more than three years old.
Practical tips for a competitive response
For your Technical Capability volume, clearly demonstrate your understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. Provide a detailed description of your proposed approach, including all processes and procedures. Include relevant experience from the last five years, specifically highlighting how your past work aligns with PWS paragraph 5.
In your Pricing volume, submit your pricing in relation to the solicitation's CLIN structure, including any option periods. Provide a total extended price for the period of performance. Include substantiating data to show your proposed price is reasonable, detailing burdened labor rates and applicable Department of Labor Wage Determinations. Clearly list the expiration date of your pricing, which should be a minimum of 60 days.
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.