DHR Installation Administrative Services FY27-30
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.FDO EUSTIS.W6QM MICC-CARLISLE BARRACKS · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Army's Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Carlisle Barracks is seeking administrative services for a DHR Installation. The work falls under NAICS 561110 (Office Administrative Services), a broad category that typically encompasses general business support functions such as clerical work, record keeping, personnel support, scheduling, correspondence management, and other operational assistance that keeps an installation's Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) functioning.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning the notice serves both as a public announcement of the requirement and as the vehicle for submitting offers.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · AMC · ACC · MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND · FDO EUSTIS · W6QM MICC-CARLISLE BARRACKS |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W91QF027QA003 |
| NAICS | 561110 (Office Administrative Services) |
| Set-aside | 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) |
| Response deadline | November 16, 2026, 7:00 AM ET |
| Place of performance | Carlisle, PA |
Who can bid
This opportunity is strictly limited to 8(a) certified small businesses. The solicitation is set aside under FAR 19.8, the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development program. To compete, a firm must:
- Be an SBA-certified 8(a) participant in good standing
- Meet the small business size standard for NAICS 561110 (generally $19.5 million in average annual receipts—verify current thresholds in SAM.gov)
- Be otherwise responsible and eligible for federal contracting
Non-8(a) firms, including other small businesses, are not eligible to submit offers. Teaming arrangements may be permitted if structured consistent with 8(a) program regulations and the specific solicitation terms.
How to put together a competitive bid
For an 8(a) set-aside administrative services contract, focus on these elements:
Personnel qualifications and stability. Government administrative services contracts succeed or fail on reliable staffing. Demonstrate access to cleared or clearable personnel in the Carlisle, PA area, your recruiting pipeline, and retention strategies. Highlight any prior military installation support experience.
Past performance alignment. Emphasize contracts of similar scope, scale, and complexity—preferably DOD installation support or human resources administrative work. If your past performance is lighter, consider a joint venture or mentor-protégé arrangement approved under 8(a) rules.
Cost realism. The Army will evaluate price or cost as a factor. For services contracts, demonstrate that your direct labor rates, fringe benefits, overhead, and G&A are competitive yet sustainable. Unusually low prices raise risk concerns; explain any efficiencies.
Transition plan. As a multi-year requirement (FY27-30), the government needs confidence in continuity. Address knowledge transfer, incumbent workforce considerations if applicable, and your mobilization timeline.
8(a) compliance. Ensure your offer reflects genuine 8(a) program participation—not a pass-through arrangement. The SBA and contracting officer will scrutinize control, management, and performance responsibilities.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W91QF027QA003. The government has posted this as a combined synopsis/solicitation, so the complete requirements, evaluation criteria, and proposal instructions should be accessible in the notice package. Note the firm deadline: November 16, 2026, at 7:00 AM Eastern Time. Late submissions will not be considered. If documents appear incomplete, monitor SAM.gov for amendments and allow ample time for System for Award Management registration compliance if not already current.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →