Provide Bobcat Loader repair for the USCG Base Portsmouth
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE PORTSMOUTH · Response deadline: Tue, 10 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth needs repair services for a Bobcat Loader. This falls under routine heavy equipment maintenance commonly required at military installations—keeping construction and utility vehicles operational for base infrastructure, groundskeeping, and logistics support.
NAICS 811310 designates Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. This classification covers repair services for general purpose machinery like loaders, compact excavators, and similar skid-steer equipment used across federal facilities. Bobcat Loaders are widely recognized skid-steer loaders used in construction, landscaping, and material handling applications.
The Coast Guard is seeking a small business contractor to perform this repair work at its Portsmouth, Virginia installation.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Base Portsmouth |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 31040RFQ270000018 |
| NAICS | 811310 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Portsmouth, VA |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small businesses certified in NAICS 811310. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this code—currently 1,000 employees for repair and maintenance establishments. You do not need to be in the 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB programs to compete; any eligible small business may submit an offer.
Relevant experience you should be prepared to document:
- Prior Bobcat or comparable skid-steer loader repairs (hydraulic systems, diesel engines, drive trains, or attachments)
- Work performed for federal or military clients, particularly Coast Guard or Navy facilities
- Ability to perform services on-site at Portsmouth, Virginia
- Compliance with any required security clearances or base access procedures
If you have not previously worked at a military installation, anticipate background check and credentialing lead times—see the solicitation for specific badging requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given this is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), the Coast Guard likely seeks streamlined competition focused on price and past performance rather than complex technical proposals. Structure your response accordingly:
Pricing strategy: Itemize your estimate clearly—labor rates (mechanic classifications), parts markup percentages, travel costs if applicable, and any minimum service charges. Government buyers prefer transparent pricing that allows direct comparison. Confirm whether the solicitation specifies a not-to-exceed ceiling or asks for hourly rates versus firm fixed price.
Technical capability: Include concise evidence of qualified technicians with Bobcat-specific or skid-steer certifications. Mention diagnostic equipment you maintain and any manufacturer-authorized service relationships.
Past performance: Provide 2-3 relevant contract references with points of contact, dollar values, and performance periods. Emphasize any similar equipment repair work performed at federal facilities.
Compliance check: Verify your SAM.gov registration is active, your small business representation is current, and any required insurance or bonding is in place. Military installations frequently require specific liability coverage minimums.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number 31040RFQ270000018
- Identify the specific Bobcat model, required repairs, and deliverables—these details are contained in the RFQ attachments
- Note the firm deadline: November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time
- Contact the contracting officer promptly with any questions; RFQ response windows are typically short
- Submit through SAM.gov or the designated electronic system per the solicitation instructions
The seven-day turnaround from posting to deadline suggests the Coast Guard has urgent repair needs or expects simplified offers. Move quickly to obtain the full RFQ and assess your capacity to respond.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →