How to bid on construction of an Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) for DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense is conducting a market survey for a future project to design and build an approximately 13,000-square-foot Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) and Vehicle Maintenance Shop (VMS) on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. This project also includes supporting work such as paving, concrete aprons, a vehicle wash rack, a loading ramp, fencing, site improvements, utility connections, and security features.

The estimated duration for this contract is 1,095 days, and the estimated value is between $25 million and $100 million. This is an opportunity for small businesses in the construction sector.

Key dates and deadlines

This is a Request for Information (RFI), which is a market survey, not a request for proposal. The deadline for responses is October 08, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. All interested small businesses must submit their responses through the provided survey form by this deadline. No other submission methods will be accepted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for small businesses, including certified HUBZone, 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business firms. The relevant NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45 million.

The government is looking for firms with experience as a prime contractor on similar projects, specifically new construction of vehicle maintenance facilities, maintenance facilities, armed forces reserve centers, military headquarters buildings, educational facilities, and office buildings. Projects should be greater than 95% complete or completed within the last 7 years, with a combined square footage of at least 9,000 SF. Renovation projects are not considered similar in scope.

How to respond

To respond to this market survey, you must fill out the specific survey form. This is the only authorized transmission method for responses. You will need to provide identification and verification of your company’s small business status, your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Cage Code, and documentation from your bonding company showing current single and aggregate performance and payment bond limits.

You must also describe your experience, providing details on up to three relevant projects completed as a prime contractor. These projects should demonstrate experience including self-performing 15% of the construction. For each project, include the completion percentage and date, scope, size (dollar value and square feet), percentage of work self-performed, whether it was design-build or design/bid/build, and whether it was new construction or renovation. Include reference contact information for each project. You should also state the percentage of work you will self-perform on this project and how.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the project description and ensure your past performance examples directly align with the requested scope and size. Highlight your experience with new construction of facilities similar to an AMSA or VMS, and clearly state the square footage and dollar value for each project.

Pay close attention to the requirement for self-performing at least 15% of the construction cost. Clearly articulate how your firm meets this requirement for past projects and how you plan to meet it for this potential project. Ensure all required company information, including your UEI, Cage Code, and bonding documentation, is accurate and current. Double-check that all provided references are up-to-date and can verify your project details.