How to bid on Mobile Fencing, Base Signage, and Gazebos for the DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Department of Defense is seeking bids for mobile fencing, base signage with installation, and gazebos with onsite assembly. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside. The agency intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order. This means the price you quote will be the price paid if you win the contract, and it is reserved for small businesses, which can be a significant advantage.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on August 31, 2026. Quotes 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.

It is crucial to submit your quotation on time. Late submissions are generally not accepted. Ensure you have completed all required forms and included all necessary information before the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the construction and specialty trade contracting sector. 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 providing and installing fencing, manufacturing and installing signage, or supplying and assembling gazebos would be well-suited. The solicitation requires providing all labor, equipment, materials, tools, parts, and shipping.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the solicitation documents, you will need to 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 documents. Once you have access, review all attachments, especially Attachment 01: RFQ_Mobile Fencing, Base Signage, Gazebos, and the Statements of Requirements for each CLIN (Contract Line Item Number).

The solicitation number is W50S8R26Q0037. Your quotation should address all items listed under CLIN 0001 (Mobile Fencing), CLIN 0002 (Base Signage with installation), and CLIN 0003 (Gazebos with onsite assembly).

Practical tips for a competitive response

Carefully read all attachments, including the Request for Information (RFI) and Response document, and all Statements of Requirements. Pay close attention to the specific details for mobile fencing, base signage, and gazebos.

Ensure your quotation clearly outlines how you will provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, parts, and shipping. For CLIN 0002 and CLIN 0003, specifically detail your approach to installation and onsite assembly.

Review the incorporated provisions and clauses by reference, which can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Understanding these will help ensure your offer is compliant. Double-check that your business meets the small business size standard for NAICS 238990.