SCIF Tents

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding the SCIF Tents opportunity (FA487726QA043).

• Shipping Address: AFSOUTH SSO, 5340 Gafford Way Building 70 Rm 110, Davis Monthan AFB, AZ 85707.
• ICD-705 Compliance: The tent will be a deployable SCIF, and mitigation options will be used to comply with ICD-705 standards. The government expects any proposed tent to demonstrate ICD-705 standards for compliance.
• TEMPEST/RF Attenuation: Specific standards are evaluated by the CTTA at DIA. The new ICD-705 standard requires a minimum of 38dB attenuation across a frequency range of 38dB to 90dB.
• Usage: The tent is expected to be primarily used outdoors, with the potential for indoor use.
• Brand Name Reference: The "FT Series – FT10-PUF-1020" is a brand name reference, and equivalent solutions meeting salient characteristics are acceptable.
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Performance of this requirement will not involve CUI.
• Quantity: One set of the SCIF Tent is needed for this requirement.

This Q&A clarifies key technical requirements, compliance standards (ICD-705, RF attenuation), and logistical details, which may impact how vendors prepare their proposals and technical solutions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the salient characteristics for SCIF Tents - Mobile Faraday Tents. It details the specific features and technical specifications required for these tents, serving as a reference for potential bidders to understand the product requirements.

• Model: FT Series, FT10-PUF-1020
• Dimensions: 10x20x10'
• Condition: New
• Frame: Pop-up style
• Power: 250VAC/500VDC/30A shielded power filter, USA 120VAC/15A 5 power strips outlet
• Signal Line Filter: Data speed 1000Mb/s
• Connector Panel: 150x160mm, including:
  • Qty 2 N to N connectors (up to 18GHz)
  • Qty 2 SMA to SMA connectors (up to 18GHz)
  • Qty 2 BNC connectors (up to 3GHz)
  • Qty 2 USB 2.0 Filters
• Features: Ventilation with fans, EMI Hardened Lights
• Ancillary Items: Travel/Storage Case and Duffel for tent and frame

This document defines the essential technical specifications and features that any proposed solution must meet. Bidders should carefully review these characteristics to ensure their offerings align with the government's requirements for portability, RF shielding, durability, and shielded communication/power/HVAC ports.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference into a contract. It serves to inform potential bidders about the specific legal and regulatory requirements that will govern the contract.

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A list of clause numbers, alternate/deviation numbers, clause titles, year/month of the clause, and the section of the contract where they are located. These cover a wide range of topics including:
  • Requirements relating to compensation of former DoD officials.
  • Whistleblower rights.
  • Safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting.
  • Prohibition on acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.
  • NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.
  • Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.
  • Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors.
  • Business operations with the Maduro Regime.
  • Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
  • Electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports.
  • Levies on contract payments.
  • Subcontracts for commercial products or services.
  • Transportation of supplies by sea.
  • System for Award Management (SAM) maintenance.
  • Commercial and Government Entity Code maintenance.
  • Basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems.
  • Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
  • Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information.
  • Reporting executive compensation and first-tier subcontract awards.
  • Prohibition on contracting for hardware, software, and services developed or provided by Kaspersky Lab.
• Clauses in Full Text: Provides the full text for specific clauses, such as "Item Unique Identification and Valuation."

Bidders must review these clauses to understand their contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and potential impacts on their business operations and proposal preparation. Key areas to note include data security, supply chain restrictions, reporting requirements, and payment procedures. The "Item Unique Identification and Valuation" clause, for example, details specific requirements for marking and tracking items delivered to the DoD.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of "MOBILE FARADAY TENTS - FT SERIES - FT10-PUF-1020, 10X20X10, NEW" for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The government intends to issue a firm-fixed price purchase order.

• The primary deliverable is CLIN 0001 (1) MOBILE FARADAY TENTS - FT SERIES - FT10-PUF-1020, 10X20X10, NEW.

• Technical acceptability is defined by the offeror's capability statement to meet defined products within the Statement of Work.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 and DFARS/DAFFARS updates.

• A "REAL ID" compliant identification is required for base access for visitors beginning May 7, 2025.

• Contractors shall not provide services or products requiring the use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS).

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but implied by the FY26 branding.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• All questions must be submitted via email no later than March 16, 2026, 02:00 PM MDT.

• All quotes must be submitted via email no later than March 18, 2026, 02:00 PM MDT.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is lowest priced and technically acceptable.

• Past Performance will not be evaluated.

• Offerors should include a projected delivery timeline with their quote.

• This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 314910 with a size standard of 500 Employees.

• The government reserves the right to make multiple or no award.

• Offerors are responsible for reviewing the posting for any changes or amendments.

• Primary Point of Contact: Judah Morton, judah.morton@us.af.mil, (520) 228-1937.

• Attachment 1: Salient characteristics.

• Attachment 2: Provisions & Clauses.