CST lights for FY26

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis is soliciting rental services for portable light tower sets to support the United States Military Academy's Cadet Summer Training program in fiscal year 2026. The solicitation (W911SD26QA034) requires contractors to provide 10 diesel-powered, towable light towers equipped with 4-7 kilowatt vertical masts and external power outlets/generators, along with comprehensive support services including delivery, setup, placement, removal, and refueling. Contract requirements include providing three light sets for Camp Buckner from May 14 to August 4, 2026, and seven light sets for Lake Frederick from August 4-10, 2026, with all setup, transportation, and forklift support included. Award will be made to the lowest-price technically acceptable offeror based on evaluation of technical acceptability and price, with technical acceptability determined by the contractor's ability to provide compliant equipment and necessary transportation services. The proposal submission deadline is March 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM, with inquiries directed to Shawn Valastro at 520-687-8182.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for women-owned small businesses (WOSB), limiting competition to eligible entities in this category. The solicitation specifies a firm fixed-price contract structure with acceptance required within seven days of delivery at the West Point, New York location. The procurement involves a total of 10 light tower rental units with varying deployment periods, with three units required for approximately 82 days and seven units for six days, representing a relatively short-term rental engagement. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget ceiling is disclosed in the solicitation notice. Performance of all services will take place at West Point, New York, with specific delivery locations including Camp Buckner and Lake Frederick.