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The Illinois Air National Guard needs a small business to install a new vehicle exhaust ventilation system in a Springfield, IL building.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Illinois Air National Guard needs a small business to install a new vehicle exhaust ventilation system in a Springfield, IL building. The system must meet current codes and Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) requirements.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a duration of 90 days after the notice to proceed (NTP). The solicitation is expected to be issued in mid-late January 2026, and the pre-quote conference will be held in late January-early February 2026.
How will they pick the winner? The evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
When and how do you bid? Interested offerors must register in SAM.gov and access the Contract Opportunities website online at https://SAM.gov. The solicitation and associated information will be available on this website. The date of when offers are due is scheduled tentatively around mid-late February 2026.
Who can apply
- 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially/economically disadvantaged owners)
- Has experience with construction and plumbing
Don't bother if…
- You must be a certified small business
- You need to be registered in SAM.gov
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit after the pre-quote conference
- Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately - bake them into your price
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 construction and plumbing work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the pre-quote conference