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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT DRUM · Response deadline: Sat, 24 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
This is a total small business set-aside for construction work under NAICS 236220, which covers Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The specific scope is not fully detailed in the synopsis; see the solicitation for exact project requirements, structure type, and work breakdown.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · AMC · ACC · MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND · 419TH CSB · W6QM MICC-FT DRUM |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W911S227U0048 |
| NAICS | 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set-Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
Only small businesses may bid. To qualify, your firm must meet the Small Business Administration size standard for NAICS 236220: average annual receipts of $47.5 million or less over the past five completed fiscal years. Your business must be registered in SAM.gov with active status and an up-to-date small business representation.
Construction experience is presumed necessary given the NAICS classification. The government typically evaluates bidders on past performance, technical capability, and price for building construction projects. Verify whether the solicitation requires specific construction bonding capacity, relevant DUNS/UEI alignment, or experience with military installation work.
How to put together a competitive bid
Bonding and financial readiness. Building construction contracts often require bid, performance, and payment bonds. Contact your surety early—small business set-asides may qualify for SBA surety bond guarantees if standard market bonding is limited.
Past performance documentation. Compile completed project references for commercial or institutional buildings of comparable scope. Army construction contracts emphasize safety records, schedule adherence, and quality metrics. Obtain CPARS ratings or customer contact information from recent projects.
Compliance with installation requirements. Ft. Drum operates under Army and DoD construction standards, including UFC compliance, security clearance requirements for workers, and potential QC/QA specifications. Review whether the work requires contractor quality control (CQC) certification or involvement of a registered professional engineer.
Subcontracting plan. If the dollar threshold triggers the requirement, prepare a subcontracting plan even as a small business prime—some Army construction solicitations include socioeconomic subcontracting goals.
Pricing approach. Construction solicitations may be fixed-price (lump sum or unit price) or incorporate Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements. Analyze site conditions, material lead times, and labor availability for the Ft. Drum region in northern New York.
Next steps
Read the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W911S227U0048. The synopsis date is October 16, 2026, with offers due October 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time—a short turnaround. Download all attachments, including drawings, specifications, and any Army Corps of Engineers or installation-specific requirements. Confirm the place of performance and any pre-bid site visit requirements directly in the full documents.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →