How to bid on Repair RTS Multiple Buildings for the DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense is seeking bids for repairs to 13 buildings in California. This project, titled "Repair RTS Multiple Buildings," includes work on 10 billets, a kitchen, a bathhouse, and a pavilion, totaling approximately 9,600 square feet.

The scope of work involves roofs, doors, windows, skylights, walls, finishes, painting, signage, mechanical systems, electrical systems, lighting, and sitework. The expected period of performance is 120 days after the notice to proceed. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 08, 2026. If you have questions, they must be submitted by September 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST. Quotes are due by September 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST. The final deadline for the solicitation is September 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

An encouraged site visit is scheduled for September 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST. To attend the site visit, you must submit a pass request by September 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST due to base access security requirements.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the construction sector, specifically those with experience in building repair and renovation. The NAICS code for this project is 238220, with a business size standard of $45,000,000.00. Firms capable of handling a range of repair tasks across multiple building types would be a good fit.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, you will need to view the original source on the portal. The first click may take you to the portal's homepage; if so, click again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Be sure to review all attached documents, including the SF 1442, for applicable provisions and clauses. Offers are being requested in accordance with part 12 and FAR Part 36, as modified by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Class Deviations.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all sections of the solicitation, especially the SF 1442, to understand all provisions and clauses by reference. Ensure your quote addresses all aspects of the required work, including roofs, doors, windows, walls, finishes, painting, mechanical, electrical, lighting, and sitework.

Consider attending the encouraged site visit to gain a better understanding of the project scope and conditions, and remember to submit your pass request by the deadline. Although funds are not presently available, the government anticipates they will become available, so prepare your bid thoroughly as if funds are secured. Clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar repair projects and your ability to complete the work within the 120-day performance period.