How to bid on Miter Gate Motor Maintenance and Testing for Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

What the agency is buying

The Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, part of the Department of Transportation, needs maintenance and testing services for a government-owned miter gate motor. This is a firm fixed price purchase order. The selected vendor will be responsible for picking up the motor from the GLS Receiving Warehouse in Massena, New York, performing the required services at their own facility, and then returning the motor to the warehouse.

All work must be completed and the motor returned within 20 calendar days after the award of the contract. This is a total small business set-aside opportunity, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 24, 2026. If you have any questions about this solicitation, they must be submitted via email by August 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Quotes are due by August 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Quotes must be sent via email to [email protected]. Late submissions for questions or quotes may not be accepted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a total small business set-aside. It is suitable for firms specializing in commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 811310, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million. Vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of the solicitation closing and at the time of award.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation details, 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 to create a free account on the portal to view all associated documents, though this is not always required.

All questions regarding the solicitation must be emailed to [email protected] by August 3, 2026, 2:00 PM EST. Your final quote must also be emailed to [email protected] by August 10, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and up-to-date, as this is a mandatory requirement for both bidding and award. Carefully review Attachment A, the Statement of Work, to fully understand the scope of maintenance and testing required for the miter gate motor. Your quote should clearly demonstrate your ability to perform all tasks outlined.

Pay close attention to Attachment B, the Pricing Sheet, and complete it accurately. Since this is a firm fixed price purchase order, your pricing should be comprehensive and cover all costs associated with picking up, servicing, and returning the motor. Clearly outline your plan for completing the work and returning the motor within the 20-calendar-day timeframe, as this is a critical performance requirement.