Marketplace for Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS)
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.W6QK ACC-APG · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Army is soliciting bids for the Marketplace for Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS). This is a contract vehicle for professional services at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. MAPS-type vehicles typically support research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities at Army installations, given Aberdeen Proving Ground's role as the Army's oldest active proving ground and a center for weapons testing and materiel development.
NAICS 541330 covers engineering services, which includes applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design, development, and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes, and systems. Services under this code may involve a range of technical disciplines. See the solicitation for the specific scope of work, deliverables, and any anticipated task orders.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.W6QK ACC-APG |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W15P7T-26-R-A006 |
| NAICS | 541330 |
| Set-aside | None |
| Response deadline | November 12, 2026, 11:59 AM ET |
| Place of performance | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside. Any responsible offeror—large or small business—may submit a bid. Small businesses are eligible to compete, but the government has not restricted this opportunity to any small business category (such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB).
To participate, your firm must be registered in SAM.gov with active registration through the contract award period. You should also review your NAICS 541330 size standard eligibility (see the solicitation or SBA.gov for the current employee-based threshold). Past performance and technical qualifications specific to engineering services at DoD installations will likely factor in evaluation.
How to put together a competitive bid
For an unrestricted engineering services solicitation at an Army RDT&E center, consider these practical steps:
Understand the customer. Aberdeen Proving Ground focuses on survivability, lethality, and human systems integration. Tailor your technical approach to terminology and priorities familiar to the Army Test Center and Combat Capabilities Development Command organizations located there.
Emphasize credentials. For NAICS 541330, highlight professional engineer (PE) licenses, relevant facility clearances if required, and experience with DoD engineering standards (MIL-STD, DOD-STD). Security clearance requirements, if any, will be in the solicitation.
Price strategically. Without set-aside restrictions, expect competition from large defense engineering firms. Analyze your cost structure carefully; the government likely evaluates on best value, balancing technical merit and price. Consider teaming if gaps exist in past performance or capacity.
Past performance matters. Prepare relevant contract references with similar scope, dollar value, and federal customers. Army-specific or Aberdeen Proving Ground experience strengthens your position substantially.
Compliance is critical. Follow the solicitation's exact proposal format, page limits, and submission instructions. Late submissions will not be considered given the precise deadline.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number W15P7T-26-R-A006
- Note the deadline: November 12, 2026, at 11:59 AM Eastern Time
- Register or verify your SAM.gov registration well before preparing your proposal
- Download all attachments and amendments; monitor for any deadline changes or Q&A responses
View the official notice on SAM.gov →