HEMP Shelter
ID: FA481425TF059Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4814 6 CONS PKTAMPA, FL, 33621-5119, USA

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PREFABRICATED AND PORTABLE BUILDINGS (5410)

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https://sam.gov/opp/37d926e7d3554f7397ee59eff3294d9e/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Sources Sought notice for the provision of High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) shelters at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The procurement involves the design and construction of two types of shelters: a 35’ x 15’ Mission Shelter and a 22’ x 15’ Power Shelter, which must comply with MIL-STD-188-125-1A specifications for HEMP shielding and include features such as security vestibules, advanced locking systems, HVAC provisions, and electrical setups. This initiative is part of a small business set-aside program aimed at assessing the capabilities of various firms to meet these requirements, with responses due by May 13, 2025. Interested parties should contact Jill Warye at jill.warye@us.af.mil or David Lovett at david.lovett@us.af.mil for further information, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate.

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    MacDill Air Force Base has issued a Sources Sought notice (RFQ number FA481425TF059) to gather information and potential interest for a requirement involving the provision of High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) shelters, outlined under a small business set-aside program. The project encompasses the design and construction of a 35’ x 15’ Mission Shelter and a 22’ x 15’ Power Shelter, adhering to MIL-STD-188-125-1A specifications for HEMP shielding, with features such as security vestibules, advanced locking systems, HVAC provisions, and electrical setups. The government seeks submissions detailing company capabilities, business size and status, previous relevant experience, and potential teaming arrangements. Noteworthy exclusions from the project include certain systems like fire alarms and equipment supply responsibilities. Responses are expected by May 13, 2025, via specified email addresses, emphasizing the necessity for interested firms to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The document serves as an information-gathering tool, aiming to assess the capacity of various businesses to fulfill the designated requirements, ensuring the government can make informed decisions related to procurement within federal guidelines.
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