Pre-Solicitation Notice - USMEPCOM Baggage X-Ray Scanner…

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	PANMCC27P0000057626
Agency	Department of the Army
Office	W6Qm Micc-Ft Knox
Where	See the notice
Posted	October 27, 2026
Bids due	Not set yet
Who can bid	Small businesses only
Industry	Equipment repair & maintenance (NAICS 811210)
Notice type	Pre-notice: bids not open yet
Contracting contact	Adam Buchert · adam.p.buchert.civ@army.mil
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

The Mission Installation Contracting Command - Fort Knox intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to provide maintenance, repair, and training services for baggage X-ray scanners located at 52 Military Entrance Processing Stations. The period of performance is 19 November 2026, or date of contract award, whichever is later through 18 November 2027, with four one-year option periods. This solicitation is a 100 percent set-aside for small businesses and will result in a firm fixed price purchase order. NAICS code 811210 applies to this procurement. All responsible small business sources may submit a quote. The RFQ and any associated amendments will be posted to SAM.gov via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module on or about 28 October 2026. The anticipated award date is 16 November 2026. These dates are subject to change. Vendors are cautioned…

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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.

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Pre-Solicitation Notice - USMEPCOM Baggage X-Ray Scanner Maintenance, Repair, and Training Services