Bid guide
How to bid on installing a new 97th IS Air Handling Unit for the DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to design and build an independent HVAC system for the 97th IS at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. This is a construction requirement for a new air handling unit.
This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238220, which covers Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Firms in this category should consider responding.
Key dates and deadlines
A site visit took place on July 27, 2026. Questions about the solicitation were due by August 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. All offers must be submitted to the Contracting Office by August 14, 2026, at 4:30 PM CDT.
It is important to submit your offer by the deadline. Late submissions may not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This solicitation is suitable for small businesses specializing in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting (NAICS 238220). You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for an award. Lack of SAM registration will make your offer ineligible.
Additionally, a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment is required for this opportunity.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always necessary.
All questions regarding this solicitation were to be sent in writing to the Contracting Office by the specified deadline. Answers to questions were posted as amendments on sam.gov. Offers must be submitted to the Contracting Office by email to the contract specialist and contracting officer.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Ensure your SAM registration is active and up-to-date, as this is a mandatory requirement for award eligibility. Verify that your business meets the small business size standard for NAICS 238220.
Carefully review all solicitation documents, including any amendments, to understand the full scope of work and all requirements. Pay close attention to the Construction Wage Requirements and the current Davis Bacon Act wage determination, as these apply to this solicitation. Ensure your proposal clearly addresses how you will meet the CMMC Level 2 self-assessment requirement.
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.