How to bid on a Drop Arm Barrier System for the DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care

The Department of Defense is seeking a drop arm barrier system for Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is an opportunity for small businesses to provide essential security infrastructure.

This solicitation, RFQ FA255026Q0048, is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for this contract.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on August 31, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted in writing by September 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM MT. Responses to questions will be provided in a written amendment to the solicitation.

Quotes are due by September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT. Quotes must remain valid for 30 days from this response deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the construction or security equipment supply sectors. Firms that can provide and potentially install a drop arm barrier system meeting the specified salient characteristics are encouraged to bid.

Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to deliver and support this type of equipment.

How to respond

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All questions must be submitted electronically to Tatum Kiley at [email protected] and Richard Barrera at [email protected] by the stated deadline. Quotes must be submitted via email to Kaitlyn Guldan by the quote deadline.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the attached Salient Characteristics to ensure your proposed product fully complies with the requirements. Provide a detailed technical description or product specification sheet, including product literature, to demonstrate compliance.

Include your proposed price and discount terms, and acknowledge any solicitation amendments. You must also submit a Statement of Financial Responsibility, which for this solicitation is a Level One: Self-Attestation. This means you can provide a statement in your proposal asserting your company has the necessary financial and technical resources. If applicable, detail your access to any required technical equipment or facilities.

State any assumptions or exceptions you are making to the requirements or terms and conditions. Be aware that exceptions may negatively affect the evaluation of your proposal. Finally, complete the CLIN Pricing Schedule or fill in the CLIN on the SF1449 as required.