Bid guide
How to bid on Lift & Tie equipment inspection, repair, and maintenance for the DEPT of Defense
What the Army is buying and why it matters to your business
The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking services for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of 'Lift and Tie' equipment. This includes cranes, jacks, and straps located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This is a 100% small business set-aside opportunity, meaning only small businesses can compete for this contract.
The contract will cover one base year and two option years, with a hybrid structure of firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials work. This offers a stable, multi-year engagement for a qualified small business in the equipment repair and maintenance sector.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted via email by Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. All questions will be answered through an amendment posted on SAM.gov.
Your complete proposal, including both technical and price volumes, must be submitted by Thursday, August 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for small businesses specializing in commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance. The relevant NAICS code is 811310, with a size standard of $13,000,000.00. Your firm should have experience with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of lifting and tying equipment such as cranes, jacks, and straps.
To be eligible, your business must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of proposal submission. If you are not registered, you will not be considered for award.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full details of this opportunity, you will need to view the original source on the government portal. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.
Proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes: Volume I for your Technical Proposal and Volume II for your Price Proposal. Both must be signed, dated, and sent via email by the deadline. Ensure your email subject line follows the specified format, including the solicitation number and your company name.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Pay close attention to the formatting requirements for your proposal. Use single-spaced text, double-spaced paragraphs, and a minimum 12-point Arial or New Times Roman font. Volume I (Technical Proposal) has a strict 5-page limit, and pages exceeding this will not be evaluated. Volume II (Price Proposal) has no page limit.
The government intends to award this contract based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. This means your technical proposal must clearly demonstrate an adequate understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and your approach to meeting all requirements. Once deemed technically acceptable, the lowest price will be selected. Ensure your technical proposal is thorough and addresses all PWS requirements, and your price proposal is competitive.
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.