How to bid on Whitney Point Regulating Outlet Rehabilitation for the Dept of Defense

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Department of Defense is looking for a contractor to rehabilitate the Whitney Point Regulating Outlet in Broome County, New York. This is a firm-fixed-price, design-bid-build construction contract.

This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside. It uses a tradeoff selection process, meaning the agency will evaluate proposals based on factors beyond just price.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. Requests for Information (RFIs) are due by August 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Proposals must be submitted by August 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

It is important to submit any questions you have by the RFI deadline to ensure you receive official clarification from the agency before preparing your final proposal.

Who this opportunity suits

This contract is specifically reserved for small businesses. The relevant NAICS code is 237990, which covers Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million.

Firms with experience in heavy civil engineering construction projects, particularly those involving rehabilitation of water control structures, would be well-suited for this opportunity.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents, though for some bids, this is not required.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is a tradeoff source selection, your proposal should clearly demonstrate your firm's technical capabilities and experience, not just offer the lowest price. Highlight past projects that are similar in scope and complexity to the Whitney Point Regulating Outlet rehabilitation.

Pay close attention to all amendments. The solicitation has been amended multiple times to provide official specifications and plans, remove certain sections, and extend deadlines. Ensure you are working with the most current version of all documents. Carefully review the updated Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers.

Even though the Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP) factor has been removed, it is still good practice to consider how you might involve other small businesses as subcontractors or partners, as this can strengthen your overall proposal and demonstrate your commitment to the small business community.