Camouflage-covered arched shelter photographed in the factory yard

Contractor Supply · Field Operations

Inflatable & Frame Shelters for Field Operations

For military and contractor-led field projects, define accommodation, command, maintenance and base-support tasks before selecting an inflatable or frame-supported shelter. Final configuration follows the project specification.

Select by operating task

Start with what happens inside the shelter.

The operating task controls usable space, openings, interfaces and packing. Product structure is selected afterward from the inflatable or frame-supported catalogue.

Illustrative field accommodation air-beam shelter
ACCOMMODATE

Personnel Accommodation

Rest, briefing and team-support space configured around occupancy, climate and camp logistics.

Proposal inputs
People, duration, sleeping or work layout, ventilation, power and packed limits
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Illustrative field command and communications shelter interior
COORDINATE

Command & Communications

A controlled workspace for desks, displays, communications equipment and cable routes.

Proposal inputs
Workstations, racks, screens, service entries, privacy and module connections
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Illustrative large-span inflatable maintenance shelter around a utility vehicle
MAINTAIN

Equipment Maintenance

Clear-span cover for vehicles or equipment, planned around access, working clearance and support equipment.

Proposal inputs
Equipment envelope, door opening, floor plan, lifting restrictions and environmental brief
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Illustrative modular field base support shelter cluster
SUSTAIN

Modular Base Support

Connected shelter modules for contractor-led base support, logistics and operations functions.

Proposal inputs
Module roles, expansion plan, covered links, deployment order and identification
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Concept illustrations show possible field layouts. Final configuration and acceptance criteria follow the buyer's project specification.

Construction reference

Review the air-beam structure before approving a field configuration.

This factory photo shows a fabric wall panel fitted beside an inflated air beam. Use the visible connection detail to discuss panel attachment and access for inspection; review the wider shelter assembly view when comparing the overall frame and wall layout.

For a project proposal, request the structure drawing, opening and interface plan, inflation equipment, anchoring and repair scope, packed-set list and model-specific test evidence required by your specification. Confirm the final configuration and acceptance requirements in the approved specification.

Fabric wall panel fitted beside an inflated shelter beam in the factory workshop
Workshop construction detail. This is not a record of a military contract delivery or a fixed specification for every project.

Suitable product systems

Choose the structure that supports the field task.

Inflatable systems emphasise rapid deployment and compact logistics. Frame-supported systems add folding-grid, pole and larger arch configurations.

Build the field system

Coordinate shelter modules, utilities and transport as one deployment plan.

ASEN reviews the shelter envelope and supplied accessories against the project brief. Specialist utility systems and compliance remain within the qualified contractor scope. For contract qualification and document responsibilities, review the government contractor buying route.

01

Transport package

Packed limits, split loads, handling team and deployment order.

02

Service routes

Power, data, lighting and HVAC pass-through locations.

03

Module architecture

Doors, connectors, expansion direction and identification.

04

Field sustainment

Repair materials, spare items, instructions and agreed records.

Expeditionary shelter planning

Plan the shelter around the operating task

Tell us about personnel, equipment, floor area, movement and transport requirements so we can prepare the right shelter proposal.

Share available drawings, specifications or tender files so our team can prepare the right shelter proposal.

Project requirementInformation to provideWhat we will review
01Operating task
Function, deployment duration and intended operating workflow
Shelter role, usable layout and configuration options
02People and equipment
Crew, equipment list, work positions and circulation
Floor plan, openings, clearances and internal zoning
03Site conditions
Destination climate, terrain, exposure and anchoring plan
Suitable materials, anchoring direction and required checks
04Interfaces
Power, HVAC, lighting, cable routes and connected modules
Pass-through positions, openings and connection details
05Deployment logistics
Transport mode, pack limits, handling team and setup sequence
Packing split, labels, accessories and handling plan
06Project documents
Required drawings, checks, documents and inspection points
Sample details, dimensions and inspection documents

Attach a layout, specification schedule or tender document when available.

Request a Technical Proposal

Procurement FAQ

Field operations procurement questions

Do these shelters claim one universal military standard?

No. Requirements vary by country, authority and contract. The buyer must provide the applicable technical specification and acceptance method for review.

Can one project combine accommodation, command and maintenance shelters?

Yes. A project can be reviewed as a coordinated family with shared interfaces, packing logic, identification and deployment sequencing.

Can HVAC, power and communications routes be integrated?

Service entry positions and shelter interfaces can be planned from the buyer-supplied equipment and cable schedule. System engineering remains within the qualified project scope.

Does ASEN target direct US Department of Defense procurement?

This website focuses on international contractors and commercial project buyers. US government sourcing can involve domestic-source requirements and needs a separate eligibility review.

International contractor projects

Send the operating task, equipment list and transport limits.

Share the destination, crew, required clear space, equipment envelope, service routes, quantity and project specification. We will return with the configuration questions needed for a technical proposal.

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