Bid guide
How to bid on Horizontal Facility Construction Road Maintenance for the Dept of Defense
What the agency is buying
The Department of Defense (DoD) plans to award a single-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for horizontal facility construction. This includes a broad range of paving, asphalt, and concrete projects, specifically for airfield and roadway pavements at Dugway Proving Ground in Tooele, Utah. The contract is expected to be worth up to $5 million annually.
This contract will operate on a Firm Fixed-Price basis, with work issued through individual Task Orders. The anticipated performance period is from April 22, 2027, through April 21, 2032, including a base year and four option years.
Key dates and deadlines
This is a pre-solicitation notice, meaning the full Invitation for Bid (IFB) is not yet available. The pre-solicitation notice was published on September 01, 2026. The deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is September 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
The actual solicitation (IFB) is expected to be released on or about September 16, 2026, on SAM.gov. All specific requirements, the basis for award, and the bid due date will be provided within that IFB.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically restricted to 8(a) small businesses. To be eligible, your firm must be authorized by the Small Business Administration’s Utah district office to perform within that district’s geographical region.
The relevant NAICS Code is 237310, "Highway, Street and Bridge Construction," with a size standard of $45,000,000. This contract is suitable for construction firms specializing in paving, asphalt, and concrete work on roads and airfields.
How to respond
To access the opportunity, click “View original source” above. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account on the portal to view documents, though this is not always required.
The government will not accept requests for printed copies of the solicitation or any attachments; all documents will be uploaded to the SAM.gov website when the IFB is released. All prospective offerors must have a Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE Code) and must have completed Representations and Certifications through the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is an 8(a) set-aside, ensure your firm's 8(a) certification is current and that your business is authorized to operate within the Utah district. Verify your CAGE Code and SAM registration are active and up-to-date, as these are mandatory for all federal contractors.
The solicitation will include details for a virtual site visit. Pay close attention to any maps, pictures, and descriptions provided by the government in lieu of a physical visit. These materials will be crucial for understanding the scope of work and accurately estimating costs. Also, note all dates for Questions and Answers (Q&A) pertaining to the site visit and the IFB, as these are your opportunities to clarify any ambiguities.
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 the Army; the original posting controls.