Bid guide
How to bid on gun range cleaning and remediation for USMMA
What the USMMA is buying and why it matters
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is seeking a small business to perform a one-time comprehensive cleaning and remediation of the Bowditch Hall indoor gun range. This work includes replacing HEPA filters in the exhaust system, recovering and recycling brass casings with a credit to the USMMA, and encapsulating any deteriorated lead-based paint.
This is a valuable opportunity for environmental remediation firms to secure a government contract. The USMMA needs these services to maintain a safe and operational facility.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
A site visit is scheduled for July 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, starting in the lobby of Bowditch Hall. Attendance is highly recommended. Questions about the solicitation are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on July 29, 2026, and must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Daphnee Ravilus, at [email protected].
Quotations are due by August 3, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. ET. They must be submitted via email to the contracting officer. All amendments must be signed or acknowledged with your offer.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside for small business concerns. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 562910, Remediation Services, with a dollar threshold below $25 million. Firms specializing in environmental remediation, hazardous material cleanup, and industrial cleaning are well-suited for this contract.
The USMMA is looking for a qualified and experienced contractor to perform the one-time comprehensive cleaning and remediation in accordance with the Statement of Work.
How to respond to this solicitation
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Quotations must be prepared in accordance with Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. All amendments must be signed or acknowledged with your offer. You are responsible for checking the website periodically for any changes, updates, or amendments.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. This means your quotation must first be deemed technically acceptable, and then the lowest price among all technically acceptable offers will be selected. Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your technical capability to perform all required services as outlined in the Statement of Work.
Highlight your past performance on projects of similar size, scope, and complexity. Even though price is a major factor, an unacceptable technical proposal will not be considered. Make sure your firm has an active registration with the federal SAM system (Sam.gov) as this is required to receive an award.
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.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from United States Merchant Marine Academy; the original posting controls.