The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | W911NF-24-S-0008 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army |
| Office | W6Qk Acc-Apg Durham |
| Where | Austin, Texas |
| Posted | October 20, 2026 |
| Bids due | April 4, 2029, 11:59 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Who can bid | Open to any company (no set-aside listed) |
| Industry | Research & development (NAICS 541715) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | AAL BAA POC · aal-baa@army.mil |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
Amendement #1 Dated 20 October 2026 The reason for this amendment is to add DFARS compliance information for proposals involving research, development, testing, manufacturing, handling, storage, transport, or receipt of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E). The Army that fought and won World War II relied on commercial industry and civilian ingenuity for the machines and technology that enabled Allied victory. Army investments and civilian know-how set the stage for the high-tech revolution that continues to fuel global markets over seventy years later. Today, as the accelerated rate of technological change in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomy, and power and energy presages unprecedented opportunities and threats, the Army seeks to renew its commitment to the revolutionary ideas and civilian research and development partnerships that…
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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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