The Air Force needs a small business to repair pavement and apply striping at its Rome Research Site in New York.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a small business to repair pavement and apply striping at its Rome Research Site in New York. The work includes repairing unpaved roads and applying striping to the existing pavement.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and two option years. The contract will last for 12 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months.
- How will they pick the winner? The Air Force will evaluate offers based on price and past performance. Past performance is significantly more important than price.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on August 10, 2026, at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. Submit your bid via email to Leena Budhu and Larry Barto at the addresses listed in the solicitation.
Routine highway construction project — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with highway construction
- Has done work for the Department of Defense before
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on July 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. If you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
Primary point of contact
Name
Leena Budhu
Email
leenawattie.budhu.1@us.af.mil
Phone
(315) 330-2557