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Brandy Station Engine Rebuild

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST WILMINGTON.W074 ENDIST WILMINGTON · Response deadline: Wed, 11 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, is soliciting offers for a Brandy Station Engine Rebuild. This is commercial repair and maintenance work on an engine, likely tied to a pump, generator, or similar mechanical system given the Corps of Engineers' missions in water resources, flood control, and civil works infrastructure. Brandy Station refers to the location in Virginia associated with Corps facilities or projects.

NAICS code 811310 corresponds to "Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance." This classification covers the repair of engines, turbines, pumps, and other industrial machinery—work that typically involves disassembly, inspection, re-machining or replacement of worn components, reassembly, and testing to restore equipment to operational specifications.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no small-business set-aside, meaning any qualified firm may bid regardless of size. Large businesses, small businesses, and non-traditional government contractors are all eligible.

That said, small businesses in NAICS 811310 with engine rebuilding or heavy industrial repair experience should consider whether they can meet technical qualifications and compete against larger firms. Relevant experience includes:

• Diesel or gasoline engine overhaul and rebuild
• Pumping station or power generation equipment maintenance
• Work for utilities, municipalities, or other federal agencies (Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, NAVFAC, etc.)

Firms without past federal performance history are not excluded, but demonstrating comparable commercial or government work strengthens a proposal.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand the technical scope. The solicitation will specify the engine type, condition assessment requirements, parts replacement protocols, testing standards, and warranty terms. See the solicitation for these details. Match your capabilities precisely—engine rebuild specifications vary significantly between manufacturers and applications.

Demonstrate rebuild expertise. Highlight your shop certifications (e.g., OEM authorizations, ISO 9001, specific engine brand certifications), technician qualifications, and equipment capabilities (boring, honing, balancing, dynamometer testing). Include photographs of facilities and past similar work.

Pricing strategy. Full and open competition often draws experienced large-business bidders. Small businesses should price competitively while ensuring they can absorb material costs and labor hours. Request any available wage determinations if Service Contract Act applies; see the solicitation for labor standards.

Past performance. Provide relevant contract references with comparable dollar value, technical complexity, and customer contact information. Corps evaluators heavily weight demonstrated success on similar machinery rebuilds.

Small-business advantages. If eligible, note any small-business socioeconomic status (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) even without a set-aside—some evaluations include small-business participation factors or subcontracting goals.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W912PM27QA001. The solicitation contains the statement of work, contract clauses, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and any pre-bid conference or site visit information.

Note the deadline: Responses are due November 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Allow adequate time for SAM.gov registration (if not current), technical proposal preparation, and submission system testing. Late submissions are typically not accepted under Corps solicitations.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →