Faraday/EMI Tent
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 MCI-EAST RCO has a requirement for one Faraday/EMI Tent to be delivered to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 314910. The tent must be a portable, soft-walled RF Shielded Enclosure designed for secure environments. Quotes are due by May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for one (1) RF Shielded Enclosure (Faraday Tent) to provide isolation from radio frequency (RF) and electromagnetic interference (EMI). Key applications include digital forensics, secure communications, and EMI/EMC pre-compliance testing.
Key Requirements:
- RF Shielding Performance: Minimum -85 dB to -100 dB attenuation from 400 MHz to 18 GHz, verifiable per IEEE 299, MIL-STD-285, or MIL-STD-188-125.
- Construction: Durable, RoHS compliant shielding fabric, lightweight/durable frame, RF-sealed door, heavy-duty non-slip floor, double-stitched/bonded seams.
- Integrated Components: Filtered I/O plate (specified connectors), shielded AC/DC power and data filters, shielded honeycomb air vents (1 intake with fan, 1 exhaust), EMI-hardened LED lighting.
- Portability: Transportable system with wheeled frame bag and durable case.
- Dimensions: Footprint must be either 7'x7' or 9'x9'.
- Vestibule: RF airlock attachment required.
- Regulatory Compliance: Subject to the Berry Amendment (DFARS 252.225-7012); all textile and fabric components must be of domestic origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price contract, awarded via Government Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT.
- Published: May 14, 2026.
- Warranty: Standard commercial warranty required.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Via email to avery.p.francis.mil@usmc.mil.
- Quote Requirements: Must contain all requested line items; incomplete quotes will be non-responsive. Quotes must be valid for 90 days.
- Evaluation Factors: Best value will be determined by evaluating Price and Other Factors, including Technical and Past Performance. Price Reasonableness will also be assessed. Award may be made solely on initial quotes received.
- Questions: Accepted via email up to 24 hours after RFQ posting; no phone questions. Responses will be via amendment or Q&A document.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 314910 Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (size standard of 500 employees).
- PSC Code: 8340 Tents And Tarpaulins.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide Unique Entity ID, Cage Code, and Federal Tax ID Number.
Additional Notes
Only open market pricing will be considered. Technical submission requirements include test reports for shielding performance, product literature/diagrams for components and dimensions, and a signed statement of compliance for the Berry Amendment.