CST lights for FY26
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Department of the Army, W6QM MICC-WEST POINT, is soliciting proposals for the rental of portable light sets for Cadet Summer Training (CST) 2026 at West Point, NY. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, W911SD26QA034, is for the rental of towable, diesel-powered light towers (4-7 KW with vertical mast) for the USCC (United States Military Academy) ISO Cadet Summer Training. Solar light towers are not acceptable. The vendor must provide delivery, setup, placement, and removal of the light sets, including forklift support for offloading. The vendor is also responsible for refueling the light sets after pick-up.
Specific rental requirements include:
- 3 light sets for Camp Buckner from May 14, 2026, to August 4, 2026.
- 7 light sets for Lake Frederick from August 4, 2026, to August 10, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: W911SD26QA034
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
- Response Due Date: March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Rental and Leasing of Construction Machinery and Equipment)
- Size Standard: $40,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: West Point, NY 10996, United States
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to a single responsible contractor on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offers are solicited exclusively from small business concerns; non-small business offers will be rejected as nonresponsive. Evaluation will consider two factors:
- Technical Factor: Assessed as Acceptable (can provide lights meeting specifications and transport them) or Unacceptable.
- Price Factor: Evaluated for reasonableness, but not scored or rated. The Government intends to award one contract without discussions.
Additional Notes
The solicitation document incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, covering various aspects of contract performance, payment, and compliance.