Bid guide
How to bid on Mobile Fencing, Base Signage, Gazebos for the DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Department of Defense is looking for a small business to provide mobile fencing, base signage, and gazebos. This work includes purchasing materials for all three items, installing the base signage, and assembling the gazebos on site. This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order.
This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside. If your firm specializes in construction or related specialty trades, this could be a good fit to work with the Department of Defense.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on September 10, 2026. Quotations are due by September 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. All offers must be submitted by this deadline to be considered by the agency.
Note that a contractor access form was due by September 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, for those who wished to attend the site visit. This deadline has passed.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the construction sector, specifically those categorized under NAICS Code 238990, 'All Other Specialty Trade Contractors,' with a small business size standard of $19 million. The work involves material supply, installation, and assembly, making it ideal for firms with experience in these areas.
The Department of Defense intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order, so firms comfortable with this contract type are encouraged to respond.
How to respond to this solicitation
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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Your quotation should address CLIN 0001 for mobile fencing (material purchase only), CLIN 0002 for base signage (materials purchase and installation), and CLIN 0003 for gazebos (material purchase and onsite assembly). Refer to all attachments, especially Attachment 01: RFQ_Mobile Fencing, Base Signage, Gazebos, for complete details.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all attachments, especially the Statements of Requirements for Mobile Fencing (Attachment 03), Base Signage (Attachment 04), and Gazebos (Attachment 06). Ensure your quotation directly addresses all specified requirements for materials, installation, and assembly.
Since this is a firm-fixed-price purchase order, accurately calculate all costs, including labor, equipment, materials, tools, parts, and shipping. Any revisions to the solicitation, including RFI responses and updated attachments, should be thoroughly reviewed. Monitoring the original source for updates is crucial to ensure you have the latest information before submitting your quote.
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.