How to bid on QMI ARSR Guardrail Replacement for the Department of Transportation

What the FAA is buying and why it matters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs a contractor to demolish existing guardrails and install new ones along the access road at its Mica Peak Long Range Radar site near Rockford, Washington. This project is estimated to be worth between $250,000 and $500,000, with a performance period of approximately 60 calendar days.

This is a firm fixed-price contract opportunity, specifically set aside for small businesses. The work falls under NAICS code 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, which has a small business size standard of $45 million.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 28, 2026. An optional site visit is scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM. If you plan to attend, you must notify the contracting officers by July 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET, otherwise the site visit may be canceled without notice.

All questions or requests for information must be emailed to the contracting officers by August 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Proposals are due by email no later than August 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT. Late submissions will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is ideal for small businesses specializing in highway, street, and bridge construction, particularly those with experience in guardrail demolition and installation. Firms with a NAICS code of 237310 and a size standard of $45 million or less are eligible.

The project location near Rockford, WA, suggests that contractors with local or regional experience in the Pacific Northwest may find this particularly suitable.

How to respond to this solicitation

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

Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to [email protected] and [email protected]. Your submission should be in Microsoft WORD or PDF format, not zipped. Be aware that the FAA email server has a 10MB file size limit per email, so you may need to send multiple emails for larger proposals.

Your proposal must include both a technical proposal and a cost proposal, following the content requirements outlined in Clause SA18 – Proposal Content, found in Section L, pages 53-54 of the Screening Information Request (SIR). Ensure all requested information is furnished, as incomplete proposals may be deemed non-responsive.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the Statement of Work (SOW) and all attachments to fully understand the scope of demolition and installation required. Your technical proposal should clearly demonstrate your firm's capability to perform all aspects of the guardrail replacement project.

Attend the optional site visit on August 5, 2026, if possible. This is the only scheduled site visit, and it provides a valuable opportunity to assess site conditions firsthand. Remember to provide advance notice of your attendance by July 31, 2026.

Submit any questions or requests for information by the August 10 deadline. This ensures you receive official clarification on any ambiguities. Also, ensure your company is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, as this is a requirement for award consideration.