How to bid on Kitchen Exhaust System Installation for Bldg. 148 Dining Facility at Fort Allen

What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care

The Puerto Rico Army National Guard needs a contractor to install a commercial kitchen hood exhaust and fire-suppression system at the Building 148 dining facility at Fort Allen Training Center in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. This project also includes related HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and roof-penetration work.

This is a 100% small-business set-aside opportunity, with an estimated value between $125,000 and $300,000. The contract duration is 180 calendar days after the notice to proceed.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The deadline for submitting quotations is September 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time (Puerto Rico). All quotations must be submitted by this time.

A site visit is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time at Building 148, Fort Allen Training Center. The registration deadline for this site visit is September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Atlantic Standard Time. Requests for information (questions) are due by September 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in construction, particularly those with expertise in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting (NAICS 238220). Firms with experience in commercial kitchen installations, including exhaust and fire suppression systems, and related structural and utility work, are well-suited.

The project involves work on a dining facility, so experience with similar institutional or commercial kitchen environments would be beneficial.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” to open the opportunity 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 a free account to view documents.

Quotations and requests for information must be submitted via email to [email protected]. Ensure you comply with the registration and installation-access procedures for the site visit as outlined in the amended solicitation. All questions must be submitted to the Contracting Office; no technical questions will be answered during the site visit.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all solicitation amendments. It is your responsibility to monitor SAM.gov for updates. Acknowledge receipt of all amendments with your quotation.

Pay close attention to Section L—Instructions to Quoters and Evaluation (52.212-1 and 52.212-2), which includes specific site-visit procedures, quotation-submission instructions, and bonding-capacity submission requirements. Ensure your response addresses all these points thoroughly.

Since this project involves multiple trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural), highlight your firm's comprehensive capabilities or demonstrate strong partnerships with qualified subcontractors for any areas outside your primary expertise. Clearly outline your plan for completing the work within the 180-calendar-day performance period.