How to bid on the Fort Hood Women's Center renovation for the DEPT of Defense

What the Army is buying and why it matters to your firm

The Department of Defense, specifically the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Hood, is seeking a contractor to renovate Building 36000 at Fort Hood, Texas. This project involves converting the current Women’s Center into a conference center. The work includes interior demolition, new construction to reconfigure the space for administrative and conference room needs, and related site work.

This is a firm fixed-price construction contract with an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. It is a 100% set-aside for Certified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 236220, which has a size standard of $45.0 million. If your firm specializes in commercial and institutional building construction and meets the WOSB criteria, this is a significant opportunity.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation is expected to be issued on July 31, 2026. Bids are due by August 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. Contract performance is expected to be completed 390 days after the award date.

An organized site visit is scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Details for this site visit will be provided within the solicitation documents. Attending the site visit is highly recommended to fully understand the scope of work and site conditions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for Certified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) with experience in commercial building renovation and construction. The project requires expertise in interior demolition, new interior construction, and miscellaneous site work to meet code requirements and support the facility.

Firms should be prepared to provide all necessary plant, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and transportation. Experience working on military installations or with federal construction contracts is beneficial, as all work will be performed within Fort Hood, Texas.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the solicitation, you will need to visit the Government-wide Point of Entry (SAM.gov). The technical exhibits will be available for inspection there without charge. No paper copies of the solicitation will be provided.

It is your responsibility to frequently check SAM.gov for any updates or amendments to the solicitation documents. To be eligible for a contract award, your firm must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and ensure all your SAM information is current and accurate.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the entire solicitation once it is released, paying close attention to all instructions, specifications, and terms and conditions. Ensure your bid addresses every requirement outlined.

Since this is a construction project, thoroughly understand the Wage Determination (TX20260230 05/18/2026) for Bell County, Texas, as it will govern the work. Prepare your cost proposal to accurately reflect these labor rates and all other project costs.

Remember that a bid guarantee of at least 20% of the bid price (not exceeding $3 million) is required. If awarded, performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the original contract price will also be necessary. Plan for these financial requirements in advance.