D.C. Metro Area Multiple Award Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) Contract for Construction Services
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE.PBS CENTRALIZED ACQUISITION SERVICES IDV - EAST · Response deadline: Thu, 29 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking small businesses to compete for a Multiple Award Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract for construction services in the D.C. Metro Area. This vehicle will give selected contractors the opportunity to bid on individual task orders for building and renovation work at federal facilities over the contract term.
An IDIQ structure means the government establishes a pool of pre-qualified contractors through this initial competition, then issues specific work orders—each with its own statement of work, pricing, and delivery schedule—to the awardees. A Multiple Award IDIQ means several firms will win spots on the contract, creating continuing competition at the task-order level.
NAICS 236220 covers Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Contractors in this classification typically perform new construction, additions, alterations, reconstruction, and repair work on commercial, public, and institutional buildings. Work under this code commonly includes structural trades, interior systems, site work, and building envelope construction.
Key facts
| Agency | General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, PBS Centralized Acquisition Services IDV – East |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 47PH5226R0003 |
| NAICS | 236220 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Washington, DC |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved entirely for Small Business Set Aside – Total participants. Only firms that meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 236220 may compete. The standard for this code is typically based on average annual receipts over a three-year period; see the solicitation for the specific applicable threshold.
Eligible bidders must be registered in SAM.gov, have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and maintain any required small business certifications. Because this is a total small business set-aside, contractors must certify their size status as part of the offer and must not be other than small at the time of award. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements may be permitted if they meet SBA affiliation and size requirements—see the solicitation for any applicable provisions.
How to put together a competitive bid
For a construction IDIQ, evaluators typically assess technical capability, past performance, and price. Focus on these elements:
Demonstrate relevant experience. Highlight completed projects of comparable scope, complexity, and value in the D.C. metropolitan area. Federal building or GSA experience is particularly valuable; if you lack it, emphasize commercial institutional work in dense urban environments with similar logistical constraints.
Show capacity for indefinite delivery. The government needs confidence you can mobilize crews, manage subcontractor relationships, and meet varying task order schedules. Detail your project management systems, crew availability, and how you handle surge demand.
Address the D.C. operational environment. Washington construction involves navigating congested sites, security requirements near federal facilities, Metro-area labor agreements, and District building codes. Your proposal should demonstrate familiarity with these conditions.
Pricing strategy. IDIQ proposals typically require competitive ceiling rates or coefficients. Price your labor categories and overhead carefully—you will compete against these same rates on future task orders.
Past performance references. Prepare verified, recent references from project owners or prime contractors who can speak to quality, schedule adherence, and safety records.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 47PH5226R0003. The posted notice contains the complete requirements, evaluation criteria, contract clauses, and any amendments.
- Note the deadline: All proposals are due October 29, 2026, by 4:00 PM EDT—see the solicitation for submission method and any required forms.
- Begin SAM.gov registration or renewal immediately if not current; processing can take several weeks.
- Monitor SAM.gov for amendments or Q&A opportunities before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →