Bid guide
How to bid on Wash Rack Utility Connection for the Department of Defense
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Department of Defense needs a contractor to install new electrical power and a water supply. This work involves extending these utilities from the existing Aerospace Ground Equipment Shop to an exterior wash rack at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. The project must be finished within 100 days of the contract award. This is a construction opportunity for firms specializing in utility extensions and installations.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on September 10, 2026. A site visit is scheduled for September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time (MST). Attendees must submit their names by September 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST. Questions about the solicitation are due by September 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST, with answers posted on SAM.gov by September 17, 2026. Proposals are due by September 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST. Late proposals will not be considered for award.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with experience in electrical and plumbing utility extensions, particularly those familiar with trenching and connecting services. Vendors should be capable of completing projects within a 100-day timeframe and have a history of successful contract execution and adherence to safety standards. Firms registered in SAM.gov with a CAGE code are required.
How to respond
To access the full details, 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 documents, but for many bids, this is not necessary. Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Joaquin Camacho, at [email protected] by the deadline. Electronic documents should be in .pdf, .doc, or .xls format and less than 30MB. Do not use .zip files.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Your proposal must include your Contractor Name, SAM UEI, CAGE Code, Payment Terms (NET 30 or discount), Point of Contact Name and Phone Number, Email address, Date Offer Expires, and Warranty Information. Submit a single, lump-sum Firm-Fixed-Price for CLIN 0001. Also, provide a brief technical execution plan, maximum two pages, detailing your logical method to safely trench and connect the utilities and a realistic schedule showing completion within 100 days. Ensure your proposal is clear, concise, and strictly adheres to the solicitation requirements, avoiding extraneous marketing information. Clearly identify any exceptions taken to the terms and conditions with supporting rationale.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.