Bid guide
How to bid on React VII Facility Installation for the Department of the Air Force
What the Air Force is buying
The Department of the Air Force is seeking a contractor to install the React VII facility at Building 9001, Post V19, located at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. This is a construction project.
This opportunity is specifically set aside for SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). If your firm holds this certification and specializes in construction, this could be a relevant bid for you.
Key dates and deadlines
This Request for Proposal (RFP) was published on July 23, 2026. The final deadline for submitting proposals is August 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Note that requests for information (RFIs) were due on July 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. A mandatory site visit was held on July 20, 2026, with an additional site visit on July 21, 2026. Attendance at one of these site visits was required to be eligible to submit a proposal.
Who this opportunity suits
This solicitation is exclusively for SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Your firm must hold this certification to be eligible to bid.
The work involves facility installation, placing it in the construction category. Firms with experience in similar construction projects, particularly on government installations, would be well-suited for this opportunity.
How to respond
To access the official solicitation documents, you will need to view the original source on the government portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required for every bid.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Even though the RFI and site visit deadlines have passed, if you attended the site visit and are a WOSB, focus on thoroughly addressing all requirements in the solicitation document. Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's capability to perform the specific installation work described.
Pay close attention to any instructions regarding proposal format, page limits, and required attachments. Organize your response clearly and concisely, making it easy for the evaluators to find the information they need. Double-check that all mandatory forms are completed accurately and submitted by the deadline.
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 DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.