How to bid on UAV Netting Enclosure for ANT Center for the Dept of Defense

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force, is seeking a contractor to provide a UAV netting enclosure for the ANT Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. This is a construction project.

The work is required to be completed within 90 days after the contract is awarded. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline for submitting your quote is August 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

A recommended site visit is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. To attend, you must register in advance by emailing Kristin Cramer and Brianna Williams by 1:00 PM EST on Monday, August 10, 2026. You will need to provide your full name, cell phone number, preferred email address, and driver's license number and state of issuance to register for the site visit.

Questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until August 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Questions should be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected] in a .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx document.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) set aside for small business concerns. The applicable NAICS code is 238990, "All Other Specialty Trade Contractors," with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.

Firms specializing in specialty construction trades, particularly those with experience in netting enclosures or similar structures, would find this opportunity suitable. A mandatory Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 assessment is required, so vendors must be prepared to demonstrate compliance with 15 basic safeguarding requirements.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation details and documents, click the "View original source" link. 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, though this is not always necessary for every bid. Your quote must include all applicable shipping costs, including insurance, and conform to the solicitation's requirements. It must also include a description or detail of the equipment to be provided, not just pricing.

Ensure your SAM registration is current, complete, accurate, and updated within the preceding 12 months as of your offer's date. Your quote must be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected]. The email subject line must be "FA8601-26-Q-0103 – UAV Netting Enclosure for ANT Center".

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all attached documents, including the Revised Solicitation, Revised Statement of Work, Wage Determination, and Pictures, as these provide critical details for your proposal.

Attending the recommended site visit is highly advisable. It offers a chance to understand the project scope firsthand and can help you develop a more accurate and competitive quote. Remember to register by the August 10 deadline.

Ensure your firm meets the CMMC Level 1 assessment requirements. You must enter your assessment results into the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), specifically the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) module. Contract award cannot be made without this compliance and proper recording.

The government will award to the lowest priced offeror who submits an acceptable technical proposal and whose price is fair and reasonable. Focus on clearly demonstrating your technical capability while offering a competitive price.