How to bid on recreational furniture for Navy bases (W912DY26QA249) from the Dept. of the Army

What the agency is buying

The Department of the Army, through the Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Center, is seeking recreational furniture for several Navy installations. These include Navsta Rota, Djibouti, NAVSTA Guantanamo Bay, NB Guam, and NAVSTA Norfolk. This is an opportunity for businesses that supply furniture, specifically recreational items, to provide goods to the US military across multiple global locations.

Key dates and deadlines

The Request for Quote (RFQ) was published on July 09, 2026. All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted by July 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. The final deadline for submitting your complete quote is August 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. Quotes must be valid for 120 days from the submission date.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is suitable for businesses specializing in the supply of furniture, particularly recreational furnishings. Vendors should be prepared to provide items for multiple Navy bases, some of which are located internationally. Experience with government contracting, especially with the Department of Defense, would be beneficial, though not explicitly required.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view the full documents.

Quotes must be emailed to [email protected] AND [email protected] by the deadline. The email subject line must include your company name, RFQ number, project name and building(s), and the number of emails (e.g., Email 1 of 5). If using an FTP site for large files, you must still email the Contract Specialist with access information and the required documents.

Your quote must include a completed SF1449 (with company name, signature, unit prices, extended amounts, installation dates, GSA #, Tax ID #, Cage Code, and Point-of-Contact information), the Excel version of Attachment 1 (with all blank spaces filled, entering $0.00 if not charging for an item), the Word version of Attachment 7, and technical data sheets for each item. Technical data sheets must be organized and clearly link to specific line items. You must also complete and return Attachment 8, the Technical Documents Checklist, in Word format. File names for all submitted documents should start with your company name and end with the submission date.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all attachments, especially the SF1449, Attachment 1, and Attachment 7, to ensure full compliance with all instructions. Pay close attention to the specific formatting and content requirements for each document.

Ensure your pricing on the SF1449 precisely matches the pricing provided in Attachment 1. Any discrepancies could lead to your quote being deemed non-responsive. Double-check all calculations.

Organize your technical data sheets clearly and sequentially as requested. Each sheet should explicitly indicate which line item it addresses. High-quality, detailed technical data can strengthen your proposal.

Submit your questions by the July 22, 2026 deadline to the Contract Specialist. Do not discuss any aspect of the procurement with the onsite Technical Representative before contract award. This ensures all vendors receive the same information.

Consider using the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) vendor portal for submission, as recommended by the agency. While email is an option, PIEE offers a more automated and secure process for DoD solicitations and responses, with larger file size limits. Familiarize yourself with PIEE if you plan to use it.