How to bid on ICD 705 compliant trailers for the Department of the Air Force

What the Air Force is seeking

The Department of the Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex is seeking white papers on temporary secure working areas in trailers that meet ICD 705 requirements. The work may include design, procurement, site work, installation, integration, and accreditation.

This is an opportunity for firms with relevant engineering and portable-building capabilities to propose an approach. The posting lists NAICS 541330, Engineering Services, and PSC 5410, Prefabricated and Portable Building; offerors may recommend alternatives for consideration.

Deadline and what to do before it

The white paper deadline is November 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. The posting does not specify what happens at the deadline, so plan to follow the submission instructions in the requirement documents.

Who this opportunity may suit

The posting is open to AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium members and industry partners. It may suit firms able to contribute to engineering, procurement, site preparation, installation, integration, or accreditation of secure trailer work areas.

The acquisition uses Other Transaction Authority under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. Confirm that your firm is eligible to participate and review the detailed requirements before deciding whether to respond.

How to access the opportunity and requirements

On the opportunity portal, click “View the original posting.” If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to open the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids do not require one.

To request the requirement documents, including the SOO and Performance Parameters, email your company’s CAGE code to the points of contact listed on the posting. After NIST/CMMC certification is confirmed, the documents will be sent through DoD SAFE.

Prepare a clear, responsive white paper

Request the documents early so you have time to review the full requirements and confirm your company’s certification status. Use the SOO and Performance Parameters to organize your response around the requested work and evaluation information.

Explain your proposed approach in concrete terms, show how your firm’s relevant capabilities support each part of the work, and identify any partners or interfaces your approach depends on. Check that your response follows the submission instructions and arrives before the stated deadline.