Bid guide
How to bid on gym services for MSU Morgan City & CGC AXE with Homeland Security
What the Coast Guard is buying
The U.S. Coast Guard needs gym services for its MSU Morgan City and CGC AXE facilities in Morgan City, Louisiana. This contract is structured with a one-year base period, starting September 1, 2026, and includes four additional one-year option periods, potentially extending the service through August 31, 2031.
This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order, meaning the payment amount is set and does not change based on actual costs incurred by the contractor. The government will award the contract to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 5, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by August 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered.
Your quote, including pricing for all periods, a technical approach, and past performance information, must be emailed to [email protected] by the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses. Firms specializing in professional services, particularly those with experience in providing gym or fitness services, are suitable candidates.
To be eligible, your company must be actively registered in SAM.gov. The Coast Guard will evaluate offers based on price, technical acceptability, and past performance.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation details, you need to view the original source on the portal. Sometimes, clicking the link twice will take you directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.
It is mandatory to examine the Statement of Work (SOW) to understand the required tasks. The Coast Guard also highly recommends visiting the location to familiarize yourself with the existing conditions where the work will be performed. All work must comply with the SOW.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your quote provides a total price for the base year and all four option years. Your pricing should be competitive, as the award will go to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer.
Clearly detail your technical approach, explaining how you will meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. For past performance, provide relevant, quality, and timely examples of prior work. If you have no relevant past performance, you will receive a neutral rating. You can also include information on any problems encountered on past contracts and the corrective actions you took, as this will be considered during evaluation.
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 Homeland Security, Department of; the original posting controls.