The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture a guard booth for its facilities in Rome, NY.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture a guard booth for its facilities in Rome, NY. The booth must meet the minimum specifications and be delivered prior to winter conditions.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a firm-fixed-price contract with a delivery schedule and period of performance. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
- How will they pick the winner? The Government will evaluate offers based on the technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on August 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Submit a technical description and drawings of the guard booth offered as part of your quote.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience in manufacturing metal buildings and components
- Has a good track record of delivering on-time and within budget
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on February 14 — if you miss it, you can't bid.
- Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately — bake them into your price.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
Primary point of contact
Name
Leena Budhu
Email
leenawattie.budhu.1@us.af.mil
Phone
(315) 330-2557