5411--DECON SHELTER

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of a decontamination shelter to be utilized in Durham, North Carolina. This requirement is classified under NAICS 624221 for Temporary Shelters and PSC 5411 for Rigid Wall Shelters. The procurement is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of April 13, 2026, to the primary point of contact, Byron Brown.

The required decontamination tent is designed for mass decontamination, infrastructure protection, and mass casualty triage. It features an articulating external frame made of aircraft-grade aluminum with corrosion-resistant treatment, designed to maintain structural integrity even if 30% of the frame is compromised. The shelter’s interior utilizes UV-stable, fire-retardant, and chemical-resistant fabric that protects the exterior frame from contaminants. Functional capabilities include two shower lines with integrated spray jets for 360-degree coverage, individual on/off spray controls, and ergonomic hand sprayers to assist both ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients.

The shelter system provides dedicated undress and redress areas at each end to facilitate the handling of contaminated clothing within the structure. Removable active divider curtains separate the interior into three distinct lines—a central non-ambulatory line flanked by two ambulatory lines—to ensure privacy. The lightweight and portable unit is designed for rapid deployment by two to four personnel within minutes and can be relocated while fully deployed. Technical documentation for solicitation 36C24626Q0468 includes one attachment titled 36C24626Q0468_2.docx, which was published on April 8, 2026.