How to bid on TMO Office Equipment and Supplies for the Dept of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense is seeking office equipment and supplies for its TMO (Traffic Management Office) operations in Carolina, Puerto Rico. This is an opportunity for small businesses to provide essential items to a government agency. The solicitation number is FA470426Q7010.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on September 10, 2026. If you have questions about the RFQ, they must be submitted by September 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT. The final deadline for submitting your quote is September 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT. Quotes should be emailed to TSgt Gabriel Sanderson.

It is important to note that funds are not currently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funds are secured. The government also reserves the right to cancel the solicitation without obligation to reimburse offerors for costs.

Who this opportunity suits

This is a 100% small-business set-aside, specifically for firms with 100 or fewer employees. The relevant NAICS code is 423830, for Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers, and the PSC is 3990. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses that can supply a range of office equipment and supplies, as detailed in the solicitation attachments.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation details, click “View original source” 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 to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Once you have reviewed the solicitation, including the Statement of Need, Salient Characteristics, and Quote Price Structure, prepare your quote. Submit any questions by the deadline to TSgt Gabriel Sanderson via email. Your final quote must also be emailed to TSgt Gabriel Sanderson by the September 21, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully read all attached documents, especially the Statement of Need and Salient Characteristics, to ensure your quote fully meets the agency's requirements. Pay close attention to the Quote Price Structure (Attach. 3) to format your pricing correctly.

Since this is a small business set-aside, ensure your company meets the size standard of 100 employees or fewer. Double-check all submission instructions, including the email address and deadline, to avoid disqualification. Even though funds are not yet available, submit a thorough and compliant quote to be considered for award once funding is secured.