PBUSE PERSONNEL CONTRACT FOLLOW ON
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-OO.409TH CSB.0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT · Response deadline: Tue, 03 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Army Contracting Command is seeking contractor support for PBUSE personnel services. PBUSE (Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced) is the Army's standardized property accountability system used to track equipment and supplies across units. This appears to be a follow-on contract, meaning the government is continuing services previously performed under an earlier contract. Work in this area typically involves personnel who assist with property book management, equipment record maintenance, inventory reconciliation, and related logistical support functions. The NAICS code points to broadly defined support services—see the solicitation for the specific scope, deliverables, and performance standards.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-OO.409TH CSB.0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912PB26RA038 |
| NAICS | 561990 – All Other Support Services |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM (UTC+2) |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is set aside for none, meaning any qualified business—large or small—may submit a bid. Small businesses should note they will compete directly against larger firms. The NAICS 561990 classification covers a wide range of support services, so eligibility depends on your firm's ability to perform the specific personnel services described in the solicitation.
To compete, you must be registered in SAM.gov and have active registration through the contract period. If you have not worked with the Army Contracting Command previously, ensure your past performance records and references are current. No specific certifications are indicated in the metadata, but PBUSE work often requires candidates with security clearances or eligibility to obtain them—see the solicitation for personnel qualifications.
How to put together a competitive bid
For full-and-open service contracts, price and technical approach carry heavy weight. Consider these steps:
- Personnel-first strategy: Since this is personnel-based work, emphasize recruiting pipelines, retention rates, and the quality of your proposed staff. Highlight prior PBUSE or comparable Army logistics system experience.
- Transition planning: As a follow-on contract, the government needs seamless continuity. Address knowledge transfer, incumbent personnel interviews (if permitted), and minimizing startup risk.
- Cost realism: Avoid lowballing labor rates; the Army evaluates reasonableness. Document how your proposed wages and benefits attract and retain qualified personnel.
- Past performance: Submit relevant contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity. Army property accountability experience is ideal; substitute DoD or federal logistics support if comparable.
- Small business edge: Without a set-aside, emphasize agility, direct access to decision-makers, and competitive overhead. Consider subcontracting arrangements if they strengthen technical capability.
- Compliance check: Verify all solicitation clauses, especially labor category mappings, benefit structures, and any service contract labor standards requirements.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W912PB26RA038. The response deadline is November 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM (UTC+2)—note this is Central European Time, so U.S. bidders should convert carefully to avoid missing the deadline. See the solicitation for the complete statement of work, evaluation criteria, required forms, and any amendments issued after posting.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →