How to bid on elevator maintenance for FAA facilities in Memphis, TN

What the FAA is buying and why it matters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires elevator maintenance services for two key facilities in Memphis, Tennessee: the Memphis Air Traffic Control Tower (MEM ATCT) and the Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZME ARTCC). This is a firm-fixed-price contract.

This opportunity is open to all businesses, as it is a full and open competition with no small-business set-aside. The primary NAICS code is 238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors. Subcontracting is not permitted for this requirement.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 23, 2026. Site visits are scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM local time for the MEM ATCT and 1:00 PM local time for the ZME ARTCC. You must email the contracting officer with attendee names and company by August 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Each company is limited to two attendees.

Questions about the solicitation are due by August 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Responses to questions and any amendments will be issued by August 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The final deadline for proposal submission is August 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for experienced elevator maintenance contractors. Given the prohibition on subcontracting, firms must be capable of performing all required services directly.

The FAA will award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. This means your firm needs to demonstrate a strong technical proposal and competitive pricing. The required past experience references should be for similar elevator maintenance work, where subcontracting was not used.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents.

Your proposal must include a cover letter, a signed Solicitation, Offer, and Award form (including all amendments), and completed Sections B through K of the solicitation. Ensure all AMS clauses are completed, as a SAM.gov FAR Clause Report does not meet this requirement. You must also provide a technical proposal, proof of insurance, and at least three past experience references for similar elevator maintenance work performed within the last five years without subcontracting.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to ensure your technical proposal thoroughly addresses all required services. Since subcontracting is not allowed, clearly demonstrate how your firm will directly manage and execute all aspects of the contract, including key personnel.

For your past experience references, provide detailed information for each project, including project title, description, contract number, client contact information, dollar value, scope of work, award and completion dates, and any contractual issues or claims with their resolutions. Emphasize projects of similar size and scope to this solicitation and explicitly state that no subcontracting was utilized.

Attend the site visits if possible to gain a clear understanding of the facilities and scope. Document any questions you have and submit them by the deadline. This ensures you have all necessary information before preparing your final proposal.