The Naval Air Warfare Center awarded a $39,063.60 firm fixed price purchase order to Tentcraft LLC, a veteran-owned small business based in Traverse City, Michigan, for the manufacture and supply of drone structures and cages. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2025, was awarded on September 17, 2025, with no set-aside designation. Tentcraft LLC specializes in manufacturing custom temporary shelter solutions and structures for government applications and has established a demonstrated track record of delivering specialized products to federal agencies across the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and other government entities.
Tentcraft LLC's qualifications for this award are substantiated by its extensive experience as a self-certified small disadvantaged business and veteran-owned small business registered in the System for Award Management since 2014. The company holds a General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule contract with a $500,000 ceiling value through January 6, 2026, which enables federal agencies to procure pre-engineered and prefabricated structures under Special Item Number 332311P. Past contract performance includes deliveries to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Indian Health Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Naval Sea Systems Command, and the Department of the Army, with previous awards ranging from approximately $11,000 to $156,000 for medical tents, event structures, and specialized shelter solutions.