Bid guide
How to bid on Washington, D.C. Metro General Construction IDIQ with Public Buildings Service
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), is seeking information from small-business general contractors for a future multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This contract will cover general construction services in Washington, D.C., parts of Virginia, and parts of Maryland.
The work will involve a high volume of task orders, mainly ranging from $2,500 to $350,000. Services include office renovations, repairs, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire systems, sitework, demolition, and elevator modernizations. The total value for all task orders across all contractors could reach $50 million over a maximum five-year period. This is a significant opportunity for small businesses to secure a long-term contract for a steady stream of construction projects.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Sources Sought Notice, which means the GSA is gathering information from the market, not requesting proposals or bids at this stage. Your response is due by 4:00 PM ET on Friday, August 7, 2026. This deadline is for submitting your information via a Google Suite form.
The government will use the information received to make decisions about the future acquisition. They do not intend to award a contract based on this notice, nor will they pay for the information submitted. After reviewing responses, a formal solicitation may be published later.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for small-business general contractors with experience in commercial and institutional building construction. The applicable NAICS code is 236220, with a small business size standard of $45 million. Firms should be capable of competing for and completing a high volume of task orders across a wide range of project sizes, up to $350,000.
Contractors should be prepared to handle various construction activities, including renovations, MEP work, fire systems, sitework, demolition, and elevator modernizations. Experience with Design/Bid/Build and Design/Build delivery methods is also relevant.
How to respond
To respond, you need to complete a specific form provided by the agency. Access the original source of the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the 'View original source' link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view documents or access the response form. Once you have the link to the Google Suite form, fill it out completely and submit it by the deadline.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is a Sources Sought Notice and not a formal bid, provide clear and concise information about your company's capabilities. Focus on demonstrating your experience with the types of construction services listed, especially within the specified dollar range of task orders.
Highlight your capacity to manage a high volume of projects and your experience in the Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland areas. Ensure your response adheres strictly to the instructions and avoids including any proprietary, classified, or sensitive information, as responses are for informational purposes only.
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 Public Buildings Service; the original posting controls.