How to bid on a tent structure supply and installation for the Dept of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to supply and install one engineered 80-foot by 112-foot tensioned-fabric tent structure. This structure is for Volk Field Air National Guard Base in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. The project includes all labor, materials, equipment, engineering, transportation, and installation services.

The tent must be a permanent-grade, climate-resilient covered structure capable of withstanding northern-tier environmental conditions, including extreme cold, heavy snow loads, high winds, hail, and rapid freeze-thaw cycles. It needs an open, column-free clear span interior, supported by arched trusses, with vertical sidewalls and end walls, and a minimum interior clearance of 12 feet.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 03, 2026. If you have questions about this opportunity, they must be submitted via email by August 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. A site visit is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT; if you plan to attend, contact the Volk Field Contracting Office by August 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT for access instructions.

Offers are due by email on August 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. Late offers will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332311, which covers fabricated structural metal manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees. Firms specializing in the supply and installation of large, engineered fabric structures, especially those with experience in challenging weather conditions, would be well-suited.

All qualified small businesses under this industry are encouraged to submit quotations.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. You may need to click it a second time if you land on the portal’s homepage. A free account may be required to view documents.

Offerors must return the attached Standard Form 1449 Solicitation, W50S9H26QA034, signed and filled in. Include any additional information required by FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Addenda and any additional fill-in provisions. Offers must include all necessary technical specifications for review. Incomplete technical documentation may lead to your offer being deemed unacceptable.

All offers and questions must be sent via email to [email protected]. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://www.sam.gov at the time of submission.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the Statement of Work (SOW) and SF 1449 for all details and requirements. Ensure your technical specifications clearly demonstrate how your proposed structure meets all criteria, including the clear-span interior, minimum 12-foot clearance, and resilience to northern-tier environmental conditions.

Since this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, ensure your offer adheres to the format in FAR Subpart 12.6. Pay close attention to the instructions for offerors and any addenda. Double-check that all required forms are properly filled out and signed. Remember that funds are not presently available for this acquisition, and no contract will be awarded until appropriated funds are made available.