How to bid on fire suppression and hangar door repair for the Illinois National Guard

What the agency is buying

The Illinois National Guard is seeking a single small-business contractor for a firm fixed-price contract. The work involves repairing the fire suppression system and replacing a hangar door at Building 632, 182d Airlift Wing in Peoria, Illinois.

Specifically, this includes removing existing AFFF tanks, piping, and pumps, and installing new water pipes and pumps. It also involves resizing pumps in Building 831 to provide adequate pressure. The project requires removing existing Megadoor hangar doors and installing a new ASSA ABLOY Megadoor vertical lift hangar door system. An optional line item for providing and installing a new generator is also part of the solicitation. The contract is expected to take 365 days to complete.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation closing date and bid opening is August 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CDT (2:00 PM ET). All bids must be submitted by this time.

A pre-bid conference was held on July 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CDT, followed by a site visit. Questions for the pre-bid conference were due by July 10, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside. It is suitable for construction firms with experience in fire suppression systems, large-scale door installations, and potentially generator installations.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 236220, with a small business size standard of $45,000,000. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

How to respond

To access the solicitation and associated documents, you must go to the Contract Opportunities page at SAM.gov. The official plans and specifications are located there, and any amendments will also be posted to this site.

Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible to submit a bid. There is no fee for SAM.gov registration.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all uploaded documents, including amendments and questions and answers. The agency has provided multiple updates with Q&A, which often clarify requirements.

Pay close attention to the specific requirements for the ASSA ABLOY Megadoor system, as it is noted as a sole source for compatibility. Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your ability to meet this specific brand-name requirement.

Understand and address the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR clause 52.219-14(e)(3) DEVIATION 2021-O0008). For general construction, you cannot pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities.