Hard-side Expandable Light Air Mobile Shelter (HELAMS)

The Department of the Air Force Space Command is seeking potential sources to provide Hard-side Expandable Light Air Mobile Shelter (HELAMS) units for the 4th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. This sources sought announcement represents market research to gauge vendor interest and capability; it does not constitute a formal solicitation or government commitment. The HELAMS must meet specific technical requirements including a 3.5-ton HVAC system, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) capability, corner leveling jacks, specialized power and electrical configurations, customized door locks, and precise dimensional specifications for both stowed and deployed states. Interested vendors must submit company details, small business status confirmation, capability statements, contract vehicle availability, quote timeline estimates, and fastest delivery timeframes. Responses are due by 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time on November 21, 2025, and should be emailed to SSgt Kaylie Anderson at kaylie.anderson@spaceforce.mil.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business concerns under the NAICS Code 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. No incumbent contractor or specific award value has been identified in this sources sought announcement. The anticipated formal solicitation will fall under Product Service Code (PSC) 5410 for Prefabricated and Portable Buildings. While specific quantity and delivery timeline details are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, interested small businesses should prepare to demonstrate their manufacturing capabilities, SCIF compliance expertise, and ability to meet the specialized technical specifications outlined for the HELAMS units.