Officer Training School - Alaskan Style Tents
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL, is conducting a Sources Sought to gather industry information for the procurement of Officer Training School - Alaskan Style Tents. This requirement includes brand name CAMSS-HIT-20QM4W, or equal, temporary shelter systems, environmental control units (ECUs), electrical distribution, and associated delivery/installation services. The purpose is to support housing and training operations at the Officer Training School (OTS) Blue Thunder location. This market research will inform the final acquisition strategy and potential small business set-aside decisions. Responses are due by June 2, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two (2) Small Shelter System tents and two (2) 5-ton ECUs/HVAC units. The tents must meet specific dimensions (20-22 ft W, 32-32.6 ft L, 10 ft H), be Quonset shaped, tan colored, and have a minimum 10-year field life. Key features include an aluminum, free-span frame, corrosion-resistant components, fireproof vinyl, insulating liner, hard doors, vestibule connectors, insulated windows, and a UL1640 certified electrical/lighting kit. Tents must withstand 60 mph winds and 20 psf snow load, and include a spare/repair kit and safety accessories. ECUs must have a minimum cooling capacity of 60,000 BTU/hr and heating capacity of 51,000 BTU/hr, operate between -50°F and +132°F, and include insulated air ducts. The contractor is responsible for delivery, installation (on concrete for tents, concrete/gravel/dirt for ECUs), and hands-on training on setup, operation, maintenance, and cleaning. A standard OEM commercial warranty is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, 1:00 P.M. CDT
- Published: May 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: 1200 March Road, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL 36112
- Product Service Code: 8340 - Tents And Tarpaulins
Information Requested
Respondents should provide:
- Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC), phone, fax, email.
- Business type (small, large, etc.) under NAICS 314910 (Textile Bag and Canvas Mills) with size standard.
- CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- NAICS code usually used for similar objectives, with rationale if different from 314910.
- Any customary commercial contract terms that would enhance contract effectiveness.
- Capability to meet the requirement with brand name CAMSS HIT 20QM4W equipment (Yes/No).
- Capability to meet the requirement with alternative equipment, including documentation proving specifications are met as defined in the draft Statement of Requirements (SOR).
Submission Details
Responses must be emailed to A1C Gabriel Colon-Saldana (gabriel.colon_saldana@us.af.mil) and 1st Lt. John Putnam (john.putnam.8@us.af.mil).
Additional Notes
This is a sources sought notice for information gathering only; it is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. Do not submit proposals. Portions of responses may be incorporated into a future solicitation. Respondents are discouraged from submitting competition-sensitive or proprietary information. Costs incurred in responding will not be reimbursed. Compliance with specific UFC, AFPAM, NFPA, and MAFBI standards is required, and all electrical work must be performed by a certified electrician per NFPA 70.