How to bid on Salamonie Lake Garage Door Replacement for the Dept of Defense

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, is seeking contractors for the Salamonie Lake Garage Door Replacement project near Lagro, Indiana. This project involves replacing garage doors and making related improvements to the Old Barn and New Barn facilities.

The work includes framing and enclosing open bays, installing a metal ceiling, and pouring concrete footers, drainage, floors, and landings. It also covers asphalt removal, regrading, and resurfacing, along with adding or replacing exterior man doors, garage-door fixtures, overhead garage doors, and wall-mounted openers. A new industrial radio remote door and gate-opening system will also be installed. These improvements aim to provide secure and reliable access, enhance drainage and weather protection, safeguard government equipment, and extend the service life of the facilities.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 01, 2026. All quotations must be submitted by September 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. It is important to submit your response before this deadline to be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for construction firms, particularly those specializing in commercial and institutional building construction. The anticipated NAICS code is 236220, with a small-business size standard of $45 million. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a quotation.

The project requires experience with building modifications, concrete work, drainage, paving, and access control systems.

How to respond

To access the solicitation and submit a quotation, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Registration in SAM must be completed before registering in PIEE.

Once the solicitation is posted, the plans, specifications, and other technical documents will be available for download from the PIEE Solicitation Module. These documents will be provided as PDF files. You can view the opportunity on the portal by clicking “View original source”. If the first click takes you to the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents for some bids.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all solicitation documents, including plans and specifications, to fully understand the scope of work and all requirements. Pay close attention to the specific improvements needed for both the Old Barn and New Barn.

Ensure your quotation addresses all aspects of the project, from framing and concrete work to the installation of all doors, openers, and the remote access system. Highlight your firm's experience with similar construction projects, especially those involving facility upgrades and security enhancements. Double-check that your SAM and PIEE registrations are active and up to date well before the submission deadline.