Purchase Order SPMYM122P0430

Big Top Manufacturing LLC, a small business manufacturer of custom fabric structures and buildings based in Perry, Florida, was awarded a $92,161 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Naval Sea Systems Command on January 10, 2022. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, calls for the delivery of a training structure to be performed at Portsmouth, Virginia, with an ultimate completion date of April 4, 2022. This award aligns with Big Top Manufacturing's core competencies in designing, producing, and installing specialized fabric-based infrastructure solutions, including tension fabric structures, vinyl shelters, and relocatable buildings for defense and civilian government agencies.

The Naval Sea Systems Command, responsible for the design, development, and support of naval vessels and combat systems, frequently requires specialized infrastructure and training facilities to support fleet operations and maintenance activities. Big Top Manufacturing's selection through this competitive small business solicitation, posted December 16, 2021, reflects the company's established track record delivering customized fabric structures across the Department of Defense. The contractor has successfully executed comparable infrastructure projects for multiple federal agencies with contract values ranging from modest purchase orders to over $1.9 million, demonstrating sufficient capacity and experience to meet the Navy's training structure requirements.