MAPS RFP Draft 6

Department of the Army is taking bids for engineering and architecture in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

Bids dueDecember 31, 2028
Time left778 days left
WhereAberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Who can bidOpen to any company

The job at a glance

Solicitation numberPANAPG24P0000006913
AgencyDepartment of the Army
OfficeW6Qk Acc-Apg
WhereAberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
PostedMarch 30, 2026
Bids dueDecember 31, 2028, 5:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bidOpen to any company
IndustryEngineering & architecture (NAICS 541330)
Notice typeSolicitation
Contracting contactACC-APG Email Box · usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.acc-apg-maps-contracting-office@army.mil
Official noticeView on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

The Government would like to thank industry for its valuable feedback and participation in the survey and prior draft iterations. This input has helped us shape and strengthen the MAPS acquisition. With this post, we are happy to provide our final draft of the MAPS RFP and summary of changes in anticipation of the official RFP release. Our schedule for this release remains on track for the end of March/ beginning of April 2026.

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What you'll need to bid

  • A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
  • Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
  • Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
  • Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
  • Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
  • A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.

Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.

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