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927th CSSB TESS Trailer System

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W911YN-26-Q-A012Federal

Submission Closed07/13/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract solicits five complete Towable Expeditionary Shelter Systems – Small (TESS-S), designed as self-contained, rapidly deployable, hard-sided mobile workstations for command and control and administrative operations in austere environments. Each system must be fully integrated onto a standard HMMWV towable trailer chassis and engineered for high mobility across off-road terrain, while being containerized to protect internal components during transport. The units must be transportable via road, rail, sea, and air, including compatibility with 463L pallets and helicopter sling-load operations. Upon deployment, the expandable shelter must provide at least 86 square feet of climate-controlled, insulated interior workspace, be mission-ready in under six minutes by two personnel without special tools, and feature integrated multi-layer fabric covers offering complete blackout capability for light discipline. The system requires an integrated multi-fuel generator delivering both AC and 24VDC power, a robust HVAC system capable of maintaining operational temperatures across global climates, and internal LED lighting with standard white and tactical green modes. Construction must utilize durable, lightweight materials such as aluminum and composites, with all exterior waterproof fabrics being Berry Compliant and meeting MIL-PRF-44103D standards, and the entire system must be designed and tested to exceed MIL-STD-810G/H environmental and mechanical specifications. Delivery is required FOB Destination to Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Starke, Florida, no later than July 31, 2026, with the contractor responsible for all shipping and handling costs. Partial shipments may be approved upon coordination with the contracting officer. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery site by government personnel, contingent upon full compliance with all technical requirements and successful functional testing. The contractor must also deliver complete technical manuals for operation and field-level maintenance. This is a sources-sought notice under solicitation W911YN-26-Q-A012, NAICS code 336212, with no set-aside, and vendors must respond with a capabilities statement by July 13, 2026.

General Info

TESS-S is a rapidly deployable, climate-controlled shelter on HMMWV trailer, mission-ready in under six minutes, with power, HVAC, and MIL-STD compliance.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W7M2 Uspfo Activity Fl Arng

NAICS

336212 - Truck Trailer Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Starke, FL, 32091, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Amendment 01 - Q&A for TESS Trailer System Sources Sought

amendment

High

Purchase Description for Towable Expeditionary Shelter System - Small (TESS-S)

purchase-description

High

Purchase Description for Towable Expeditionary Shelter System - Small (TESS-S)

purchase-description

High

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 7

Sources Sought

Notice updatedJul 10

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineJul 13

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/13/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7M2 Uspfo Activity Fl Arng

Contacts2 people available

OfficeST AUGUSTINE, FL, 32085-1008, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7M2 Uspfo Activity Fl Arng

Office AddressST AUGUSTINE, FL, 32085-1008, USA

Contacts

Robert Glanowski

contact@example.gov

Darrin Weaver

contact@example.gov

Full Description

***Notice ammended to include Q&A and revised Purchase Description***

This Purchase Description defines the requirements for a Towable Expeditionary Shelter System – Small (TESS-S). The system shall be a self-contained, rapid-deployment, hard-sided mobile workstation designed for command and control (C2) and administrative operations in austere and expeditionary environments. The system is intended to provide a climate-controlled, insulated, and mobile workspace that can be quickly emplaced and displaced to support agile and distributed military operations.

1.0 Salient Characteristics
The TESS-S shall meet the following minimum essential requirements. The contractor may offer a system with characteristics that meet or exceed these specifications.

1.1 System Configuration and Mobility:
• The system shall be fully integrated onto a standard military High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) towable trailer chassis.
• The design shall be containerized to protect internal components during transport.
• The system must be transportable via road, rail, sea, and air, to include compatibility with a 463L pallet and helicopter sling-load operations.
• The entire system must be engineered for high mobility and capable of traversing challenging, off-road terrain.

1.2 Deployment and Workspace:
• The system shall be deployable and mission-ready in under six (6) minutes by a maximum of two (2) trained personnel without the need for special tools or material handling equipment.
• When deployed, the expandable shelter shall provide a minimum of 86 square feet of usable, climate-controlled, and insulated interior workspace.
• The shelter shall feature a hard-sided, expandable container design. The deployed structure may utilize a hybrid of hard-sided and soft-sided (textile) materials.
• The shelter must be equipped with integrated, multi-layer fabric covers that are fully insulated and provide a complete blackout capability for light discipline.

1.3 Integrated Support Systems:
• Power: The system shall include an integrated power generation system (e.g., multi-fuel generator) and power distribution network to support all onboard equipment and user-provided devices. It must provide both AC and 24VDC power options.
• Environmental Control Unit (ECU): The system must include an integrated HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system capable of maintaining a climate-controlled environment suitable for personnel and electronic equipment in a wide range of global climates.
• Lighting: The shelter shall be equipped with integrated internal LED lighting, featuring both standard white light and tactical green light modes.

1.4 Construction and Durability:
•The system must be constructed of durable, lightweight materials, such as aluminum andcomposites, suitable for sustained operations in austere environments.
•The system must be designed and tested to meet or exceed the environmental andmechanical specifications of MIL-STD-810G/H.
•All exterior waterproof fabric components must be Berry Compliant and meet theperformance specifications of MIL-PRF-44103D.

2.0 Quantity
•Five (5) complete TESS-S units.

3.0 Delivery
• Delivery Date: TBD
• Delivery Location:
Camp Blanding Joint Training Center
5629 SR 16 W, Bldg. 2000
Starke, Florida 32091
•Shipping: Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The contractor is responsible for all shipping and handling costs to the final destination. Partial shipments may be authorized upon coordination with the contracting officer.

4.0 Inspection and Acceptance
•Inspection and acceptance of the TESS-S units will be conducted at the delivery locationby authorized government personnel.
•Acceptance will be contingent upon successful verification that the delivered systemsconform to all salient characteristics and requirements outlined in this PurchaseDescription. The government reserves the right to conduct functional tests to ensuresystems are fully operational upon delivery.

5.0 Other Requirements
•The contractor shall provide all necessary technical manuals for the operation and field-level maintenance of the complete system.

Interested vendors capable of fullfilling this requirement should reply to this notice with a capabilities statement.