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Submission Closed08/15/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The Department of Defense, specifically the Commanding General at Camp Pendleton, is seeking sources for high-performance RF isolation enclosures designed for EMSEC, secure testing, and laboratory-grade shielding. These Tempest Tents must meet specific electromagnetic shielding and compliance standards as outlined in the salient characteristics for technical acceptability. This opportunity is posted as a sources-sought notice under NAICS code 314910 and is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 15, 2026, to the primary point of contact, Jacob Williams. Performance of the contract will take place in Camp Pendleton, California.

General Info

DoD seeks small businesses for RF isolation enclosures at Camp Pendleton by August 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Commanding General

NAICS

314910 - Textile Bag and Canvas Mills

Place of Performance

Camp Pendleton, CA, 92055, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

RF Shielded Tent Salient Characteristics

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PostedAug 11

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 15

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Submission Closed

08/15/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commanding General

Contacts1 person available

OfficeCAMP PENDLETON, CA, 92055-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commanding General

Office AddressCAMP PENDLETON, CA, 92055-5001, USA

Contacts

Jacob Williams

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Looking for tents that are High-performance RF isolation enclosure engineered for EMSEC, secure testing, and laboratory-grade shielding. Electromagnetic Shielding & Compliance.

See Salient Characteristics for minimum technical acceptability.