Bid guide
How to bid on MOTCO Facilities and Utilities Maintenance Services for USACE
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District is seeking information from 8(a) small businesses for facilities and utilities maintenance services at the Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) in Concord, California. This is a market research effort to identify potential vendors for a future competitive 8(a) solicitation.
The work involves comprehensive maintenance across various functional areas, including electrical, water, wastewater, stormwater, and fire protection systems, as well as buildings, roads, piers, and pest management. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials needed for both preventive and demand maintenance orders. This could be a significant opportunity for a qualified small business in the facilities support sector.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a solicitation for an award. Responses and any questions are due by October 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The USACE Sacramento District anticipates issuing a formal solicitation around November 2026, with an award expected by approximately June 2027.
Your response to this RFI will help the government determine its acquisition strategy and understand market capabilities. No award will be made from this notice, and submitting a response does not guarantee you will be notified of the results or restrict the government's future approach.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for 8(a) small businesses with capabilities in facilities support services. The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 561210, Facilities Support Services, with a small business size standard of $47,000,000 in annual revenue. The Product Service Code is M1AZ, Operation of Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings.
Firms with experience in managing and performing maintenance for diverse facility and utility systems, including electrical, water, wastewater, and building infrastructure, are well-suited. The contractor must be able to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, parts, and supplies. The ability to obtain bonding for such projects is also important.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you are highly encouraged to fill out the market survey form provided in the original source document. You can access the opportunity by clicking “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
Questions regarding this Sources Sought Notice should be submitted by email to the Contract Specialist, Melita Doyle, at [email protected]. Remember to include the Sources Sought Notice number W9123826X1CDK in your email subject line. All responses and questions must be submitted by the deadline of October 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your capability statement, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's experience and expertise in all the functional areas mentioned, such as electrical systems, water distribution, wastewater, stormwater, fire protection, buildings, roads, and piers. Provide specific examples of past projects that highlight your ability to manage and perform similar maintenance services.
Emphasize your capacity to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials, including provisioning all parts for both preventive and demand maintenance orders. If you plan to use subcontractors, describe your experience in managing them effectively. Also, briefly mention your ability to obtain the required bonding for a project of this scope.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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