How to bid on a UAV Netting Enclosure for the ANT Center at Wright-Patterson AFB

What the Air Force is buying and why it matters

The Department of 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 project is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is set aside for small businesses.

The enclosure must be delivered no later than 90 days after the contract is awarded. This is an opportunity for specialty trade contractors to work with the Air Force on a specific construction project.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on July 23, 2026. If you have questions about this opportunity, they must be submitted by August 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Questions received after this time may not be considered.

Your complete quote must be submitted by August 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Quotes received after this deadline may not be considered for award. The government reserves the right to conduct interchanges with offerors or make no award at all.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for small business concerns. The relevant NAICS code is 238990, "All Other Specialty Trade Contractors," with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.

To be eligible, your firm must have an active SAM registration that has been updated within the preceding 12 months. A Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 assessment is also mandatory, and the assessment results must be entered into the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) module of PIEE.

How to respond to this solicitation

All questions must be emailed as a .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx document to [email protected] and [email protected] by the deadline.

Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to [email protected] and [email protected]. The email subject line must be "FA8601-26-Q-0103 – UAV Netting Enclosure for ANT Center." The entire quotation, including attachments, must be in a single email not exceeding 5 megabytes. Only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx attachments are permitted; compressed files like .zip or .exe are not allowed. If a DoDSafe drop-off is needed, notify the contract specialist or contracting officer at least 48 hours before the quote deadline.

Your quote must include all applicable shipping costs, including insurance. You must also complete and return the 'Required Information Sheet' attached to the solicitation. Quotes containing only pricing without a description or detail of the equipment will not be accepted.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the Statement of Work (SOW) and all accompanying requirements attachments to ensure your quote fully conforms to the government's needs. The award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror.

Ensure your SAM registration is current, complete, and accurate, and that it has been updated within the last 12 months. Verify that your CMMC Level 1 assessment is complete and properly recorded in SPRS, as this is a mandatory requirement for award eligibility.

Pay close attention to the email submission requirements, including the subject line, file types, and size limits, to ensure your quote is successfully received and considered. It is your responsibility to confirm receipt of your submission.