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

What the Illinois National Guard is buying

The Illinois National Guard is seeking a single contractor to repair the fire suppression system and replace the hangar door at Building 632, located at the 182d Airlift Wing in Peoria, Illinois. This is a firm fixed-price contract.

The work involves removing existing AFFF tanks, piping, and pumps, and installing new water pipes and pumps. It also includes resizing pumps in Building 831 to ensure adequate pressure for the fire water loop. For the hangar door, the existing Megadoor system, mullion doors, motors, and associated electrical components will be removed and replaced with a new ASSA ABLOY Megadoor vertical lift hangar door system. An optional line item for the project is to provide and install a new generator.

This project is estimated to be between $5 million and $10 million and is reserved entirely for small businesses. The contract duration is 365 calendar days after the notice to proceed.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. The deadline for submitting bids is August 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. This date was updated by Amendment 0002.

A pre-bid conference was held on July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT, followed by a site visit. Minutes, slides, and a sign-in sheet from this conference have been uploaded. Questions for the pre-bid conference were due by July 10, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the construction sector, specifically those with experience in fire suppression system installation and repair, as well as large-scale door system replacement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 236220, with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.

Firms with experience in working on government facilities and understanding specific security and access requirements will find this advantageous. The project requires expertise in both mechanical and structural aspects of building repair and upgrades.

How to respond

To access the solicitation and associated documents, you must go to the Contract Opportunities page on SAM.gov. The official plans and specifications are available only from this government webpage.

You may need a free account on SAM.gov to view the documents. It is your responsibility to periodically check the website for any amendments to the solicitation, as this is the primary method for distributing updates. The government will not issue paper copies.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all amendments. This solicitation has had multiple amendments, including changes to the bid opening date and uploaded questions and answers. Ensure your proposal reflects the latest information.

Pay close attention to the brand-name specific requirements, such as the ASSA ABLOY Megadoor system. If a brand-name justification is provided, understand its implications for your proposed solution.

As this is a 100% small business set-aside, be aware of the limitations on subcontracting. FAR clause 52.219-14(e)(3) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008) states that 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.

Ensure your firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov. Registration is mandatory for interested offerors and there is no fee for registration. Verify your registration is active and up-to-date well before the deadline.