Bid guide
How to bid on Mobile Fencing, Base Signage, and Gazebos for the Department of Defense
What the Department of Defense is buying
The Department of Defense is seeking a small business to provide mobile fencing, base signage, and gazebos in Ohio. This opportunity involves supplying materials for mobile fencing, materials and installation for base signage, and materials and onsite assembly for gazebos. The awarded contractor will be responsible for all necessary labor, equipment, materials, tools, parts, shipping, and related items.
This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order, and the solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside. This means the agency intends to award a single contract to a qualified small business.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting quotations is September 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. All offers must be submitted by this time to be considered by the agency. Note that contractor access forms for the site visit were due by September 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, so the site visit has already occurred.
The agency has issued several updates, including site visit minutes, updated RFI responses, and revised statements of requirements. It is important to monitor the original source for any further updates.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in construction and specialty trade services. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 238990, 'All Other Specialty Trade Contractors,' with a small business size standard of $19 million. Firms with experience in supplying and installing fencing, signage, and assembling outdoor structures like gazebos would be a good fit.
The work involves both material supply and on-site services, so vendors should have capabilities in both areas.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation details and prepare your response, you will need to view the original source. Click the 'View original source' link on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the attached documents, though some bids allow document viewing without an account. The solicitation number is W50S8R26Q0037. Ensure you review all attachments, including the RFQ, Clauses and Provisions, and the Statements of Requirements for each CLIN (Mobile Fencing, Base Signage, Gazebos).
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully read through all the attached documents, especially the Statements of Requirements for each item (Mobile Fencing, Base Signage, Gazebos). Pay close attention to any revisions mentioned in the updates, as these reflect changes based on vendor questions and agency clarifications.
Ensure your quotation clearly addresses all requirements for each CLIN, including material specifications, installation, and assembly. Since this is a firm-fixed-price purchase order, your pricing should be comprehensive and cover all listed items and services. Double-check that your company meets the small business size standard for NAICS code 238990.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.