SABER V Hill AFB
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER.FA8201 AFSC OL H PZIO · Response deadline: Thu, 05 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Air Force Sustainment Center is soliciting construction work under the Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER) program at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. SABER is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle used by the Air Force for accomplishing small-scale, recurring maintenance and repair construction projects. Typical SABER work includes building renovations, infrastructure repairs, HVAC upgrades, electrical work, plumbing, and other general building construction tasks on military installations.
This specific requirement—titled "SABER V Hill AFB"—represents the fifth iteration of the SABER contract at this location. Under SABER contracts, individual task orders are issued for specific projects as needs arise, making this a vehicle for ongoing work rather than a single project.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force, Air Force Sustainment Center (FA8201) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | FA820126R0020 |
| NAICS | 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) |
| Set-aside | 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) |
| Response deadline | November 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM Mountain Time |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside for participants in the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. To compete, your firm must:
- Be an active and current 8(a) certified participant with the SBA
- Be registered and verified in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
- Have the appropriate NAICS code (236220) in your SAM profile
- Meet any applicable size standards for commercial and institutional building construction
The 8(a) set-aside means only certified 8(a) firms may bid; other small businesses and full-and-open competitors are excluded. If you are in the 8(a) program and have construction capabilities, this represents a protected competition with limited eligible participants.
How to put together a competitive bid
SABER ID/IQ contracts require bidders to demonstrate both technical construction competence and familiarity with federal contracting requirements. Focus on these elements:
Past performance: Document your experience with federal or similar commercial construction projects, particularly military base work, maintenance and repair contracts, or ID/IQ task order performance. Include completed projects of comparable scope and complexity.
Technical approach: Describe your project management systems, quality control processes, and ability to respond to quick-turn task order requirements. SABER projects often have compressed schedules.
Safety record: Emphasize your Experience Modification Rate (EMR), OSHA recordable incident rates, and safety program credentials. Military construction contracts weigh safety heavily.
Pricing structure: SABER contracts typically use unit pricing or task-order-based pricing. Prepare competitive rates for common construction labor categories and materials. See the solicitation for the specific pricing structure and any required coefficient or ceiling percentages.
Small business subcontracting: As an 8(a) firm, determine whether subcontracting limitations apply and document your compliance approach.
Bonding capacity: Verify your bonding capacity aligns with anticipated project sizes under this vehicle. SABER task orders can vary significantly in value.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number FA820126R0020. The complete document will contain the statement of work, evaluation criteria, delivery/order limitations, pricing instructions, and any amendments.
Note the firm deadline: November 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM Mountain Time. Plan to submit through the designated SAM.gov or Air Force procurement portal well in advance. Check for any posted amendments that may modify requirements or deadlines after the October 9, 2026 posting date.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →