CAMSS Shelters

What CAMSS Shelters does

CAMSS Shelters is a privately-held U.S. manufacturer that designs, engineers, and produces portable military and commercial shelter systems. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Fresno, California, the company operates with a workforce of 11–50 employees and serves as the self-described "#1 Provider of Military Structures to the U.S. Government." Its core technology combines anodized aluminum alloy one-piece folding frames with Mil-Spec 44103D 15 oz/sq yd fabric (fire-resistant, infrared-blocking, blackout, UV- and mold-resistant, radio-frequency-welded) into shelters engineered for rapid deployment, climate-controlled interiors, and all-weather performance in extreme environments. The product portfolio is organized into four shelter series — TAC (rapid-deployment, one-piece frame/bundle design), Q (Quonset-shaped base camp), EX (gable-shaped with straight sidewalls for medical and dining), and EX+ (large area maintenance shelters) — supported by a full ecosystem of accessories (corridors, vestibules, hubs, end caps) and support equipment (environmental control units from 2.5–10 tons, generators from 7–240 kW, power distribution, lighting, flooring), plus pre-configured packages for forward operating bases, DFAC/kitchens, lavatories, medical facilities, and brigade headquarters. Shelters are tested to U.S. Military Test Operations Procedure TOP 10-2-175 at government facilities (Aberdeen Proving Grounds, White Sands, Holloman AFB, McKinley Climatic Laboratory).

CAMSS generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of complete shelter systems and accessories via official U.S. government procurement channels — GSA Schedule and DLA Distribution Albany, Georgia — supplemented by direct quote-based sales to commercial customers and allied/international governments (NATO, United Nations, Department of State). Named end users span every branch of the U.S. armed forces, the U.S. Air Force Medium Shelter System program, the Department of State, NATO, the United Nations, USDA, and Homeland Security, with commercial deployments in correctional, construction/mining, energy pipeline, and nonprofit/camp applications. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined through government contracting processes; CAMSS is the official provider of the U.S. Air Force Medium Shelter System and has executed marquee deployments such as Balad Hospital in Iraq and Kandahar Air Field in Afghanistan.

Name

CAMSS Shelters

Legal name

CAMSS Shelters

Website

https://camss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAMSS Shelters is a privately-held U.S. manufacturer of portable military and commercial shelter systems. Founded in 1986, it serves the U.S. military (all branches), federal agencies, NATO, and select commercial customers with Mil-Spec aluminum-frame, rapid-deployment shelters distributed via GSA and DLA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military and Expeditionary Shelter Systems

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military & Government Extended Stay Lodging (THAGAEAG), Military/Government Monthly Lodging (THAMAFAK)

Keywords

• Portable military shelters
• Rapid deployment shelters
• Expeditionary shelter systems
• Military base camp equipment
• Field hospital shelters

Headquarters

HQ city

Monroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Military Shelter Sales: One-time purchase of portable military shelter systems including TAC Series (rapid deployment), Q Series (Quonset base camps), EX Series (gable medical/camp shelters), and EX+ Series (large maintenance shelters). Products include complete shelter units with frames, fabric, flooring, and accessories. Government customers purchase through GSA Schedule, DLA Distribution, and direct procurement channels.
2. Support Equipment & Accessories: Sale of complementary equipment including environmental control units (ECUs), generators, lighting systems, flooring, power distribution systems, vestibules, corridors, connectors, and anchoring equipment. Replacement parts and repair kits also sold.
3. Shelter Packages/Bundles: Pre-configured shelter packages combining appropriate shelter systems with required equipment for specific purposes: Forward Operating Base packages, DFAC/Kitchen packages, Lavatory packages, Medical packages, and Brigade layouts.
4. Commercial Shelter Sales: Sale of shelter systems to commercial customers including correctional facilities, construction/mining camps, industrial applications, weather protection, and architectural uses. Commercial versions include 12EX20-CT, 14EX20-CT, 18Q32-CT, 21Q42-CT, 24Q48-CT, 24EX40-CT, and 26Q39-CT models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CAMSS Shelters designs, engineers, and manufactures portable military and commercial shelter systems made with anodized aluminum folding frames and Mil-Spec 44103D fabric, built for rapid deployment (3–30 minutes) in extreme environments. Its portfolio spans four series — TAC (rapid deployment), Q (Quonset base camps), EX (gable medical/DFAC), and EX+ (large area maintenance) — complemented by environmental control units, generators, power distribution, Thermacam/SolarFly cooling accessories, and pre-configured camp packages. Products are tested to U.S. military TOP 10-2-175 standards and sold to U.S. military branches, federal agencies, NATO, the UN, and commercial/industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

CAMSS Shelters designs, engineers, and manufactures portable military and commercial shelter systems. The product portfolio consists of four shelter series: Q Series (Quonset-shaped for base camps and maintenance), TAC Series (rapid deployment with one-piece frames for quick setup in minutes), EX Series (gable-shaped with straight sidewalls for maximum interior space, used in medical and dining applications), and EX+ Series (large area maintenance shelters). Support equipment includes generators ranging from 7kW to 240kW, Environmental Control Units (ECUs) from 2.5 to 10 tons, power distribution systems, and various lighting solutions. Accessories include corridors, vestibules, end caps, hubs, and Thermacam/SolarFly thermal shades for passive cooling. The company offers pre-configured packages for forward operating bases, DFAC/kitchens, lavatories, medical facilities, and brigade headquarters. Products are tested to US Military standards including Test Operations Procedure (TOP) 10-2-175 for wind, snow, rain, and blackout performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TAC Series Rapid Deployment Shelters A series of portable military shelters featuring one-piece anodized aluminum folding frames and one-piece Mil-Spec 44103D fabric bundles for rapid setup (typically 4–8 minutes with a 4-person crew). Models include CAMSS 14TAC15-MC (14'×15'×9'3", 210 sq ft), CAMSS 14TAC32 (14'×32'×9'3", 448 sq ft), CAMSS 18TAC25 (18'×25'×9'3", 450 sq ft), CAMSS 18TAC35 (18'×35'×9'3", 630 sq ft), and CAMSS 20TAC32 (20'×32'6"×9'4", 650 sq ft). Designed for tactical operations centers, emergency response, disaster relief, and TOC use by U.S. military and allied forces.
• Q Series (Quonset) Base Camp & Maintenance Shelters Quonset-shaped portable military and commercial shelters for base camps, billeting, command posts, forward operating bases, and medium maintenance applications. Models offer compact packaging with rugged all-weather fabric and proven deployments with U.S. and allied forces.
• EX Series Gable Medical & DFAC Shelters Classic gable-shaped military shelters with straight vertical sidewalls providing maximum interior space. Designed for base camps, medical facilities, and DFAC (dining facility) applications. Includes the CAMSS 20EX, deployed as part of Balad Hospital in Iraq and used in the U.S. Air Force Medium Shelter System.
• EX+ Series Large Area Maintenance Shelters (LAMS) Large military maintenance shelters with oversized entries designed to accommodate heavy vehicles and expanded operational capacity for larger maintenance and repair tasks in expeditionary settings.
• Support Equipment (Generators, ECUs, Power Distribution) Hardware that complements CAMSS shelters: diesel and military generators (7kW prime power and up), Environmental Control Units providing 120,000 BTU/H heating and cooling for 40–80°F interior maintenance, Mil-Spec 200A 3-phase power distribution systems with CAM-LOK connections, lighting, and flooring systems designed to integrate with CAMSS shelter packages.
• Shelter Connectors, Hubs & Vestibules Physical accessories — TAC Corridors (covered walkways connecting two TAC shelters end-to-end), 20TAC End Caps, 20TAC Cover-to-Cover Connectors, hubs, and vestibules — enabling customers to expand single shelters into multi-structure complexes such as command centers and field hospitals.
• Thermacam / SolarFly Passive Cooling Accessories Passive cooling accessory line including CAMSS30 SolarFly, CAMSS30 Double SolarFly, and 14TAC15 / 18TAC15 Thermacam Flys. External flies shade shelters and create a hot-air chimney effect that pulls cooler air over the exterior, expelling hotter air. Significantly reduces ECU usage, extends equipment life, and uses the same aluminum frame as the host shelter for fast installation.
• CAMSS Brigade Layout Zero Package A pre-configured brigade-level shelter package using eight CAMSS 18TAC25 shelters arranged around a central command hub. Provides 3,600 sq ft of total shelter space designed to support brigade-sized headquarters operations.
• California Medium Shelter System (CAMSS30) — U.S. Air Force Medium Shelter System The official U.S. Air Force Medium Shelter System, with thousands deployed across the globe. Includes a CAMSS30 shipping container (88" W × 102" L × 44" H) that fits on a 463L pallet for air transport and weighs 4,550 lbs loaded. Designed for rapid deployment to austere environments with integrated logistics packaging.
• Commercial Shelter Series (Commercial-T Variants) Commercial-grade versions of CAMSS shelter systems for non-military customers. Includes the 24Q48-CT (24'×48'×12', 1,152 sq ft) heavy-duty design used for remote camps, housing, offices, kitchens, and dining. Targets correctional facilities, construction/mining camps, industrial applications, weather protection, and architectural uses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shelter deployment completed 24/7 while maintaining hospital operations during Balad Hospital renovation in Iraq - 35,000 square feet of new shelter systems installed in rotating manner
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• General Services Administration (GSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSA Schedule holder allowing CAMSS products to be ordered through GSA Advantage! by federal government customers. This partnership enables streamlined government procurement and ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Distribution Albany, GeorgiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDLA Distribution center partnership for fulfillment of Department of Defense shelter orders. Products carry National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for military logistics integration through DLA systems.
• Tailored Logistic Support (TLS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdditional procurement channel partner for specialized ordering requirements and logistics support services.
• U.S. Army Aberdeen Test CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent government testing facility that conducts验证 of CAMSS shelter performance including blackout capability testing (100m naked eye, 300m night vision), durability testing (40+ setup/strike cycles), and environmental testing (wind, snow, rain). Test results used for government procurement qualification.
• NATC (Naval Air Warfare Center Training Division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNATC conducts testing of CAMSS shelters to TOP 10-2-175 military standards including wind load testing (55 mph sustained, 65 mph gust), snow load testing (10 psf), and wind-driven rain testing. Testing validates shelter performance for government procurement.
• U.S. Army White Sands Test CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment testing facility used by CAMSS for extreme environment validation of shelter systems.
• McKinley Climatic LaboratoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Air Force testing facility that validates shelter performance in extreme temperature and climate conditions for military procurement qualification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alaska Structures: Alaska Structures is a leading manufacturer of fabric buildings and portable shelter systems serving military, government, and commercial customers, directly comparable to CAMSS's TAC, Q, and EX series offerings.
• Weatherhaven: Weatherhaven provides portable and modular shelter solutions for military, humanitarian, mining, and oil & gas customers globally, competing head-to-head with CAMSS in expeditionary camp and base-camp deployments.
• Shelter Structures: Shelter Structures manufactures aluminum-frame and PVC fabric shelters for military, event, and industrial applications, offering product overlap with CAMSS's TAC and EX series portable shelters.
• Big Top Manufacturing: Big Top Manufacturing designs and builds fabric shelters for military, industrial, and commercial customers, directly overlapping with CAMSS's portable, all-weather shelter offerings.
• CELINA Tent: CELINA Tent manufactures tents and fabric structures for events, military, and industrial applications, offering a comparable product family to CAMSS's fabric-based shelter systems.
• Sprung Instant Structures: Sprung manufactures tensioned fabric structures used for military, commercial, and industrial applications, overlapping with CAMSS in rapidly deployable, all-weather shelter systems for government and remote-site customers.
• HDT Global: HDT Global designs and manufactures military shelters, environmental control units, and integrated expeditionary support systems, directly competing with CAMSS in portable military structures for all U.S. military branches and allied forces.
• Röder HTS Höcker: Röder HTS Höcker is a German manufacturer of temporary and semi-permanent tent and hall structures serving military, humanitarian, and event markets, comparable to CAMSS's expeditionary shelter portfolio.
• Zeppelin Mobile Systeme: Zeppelin Mobile Systeme provides mobile shelter and camp systems for military, humanitarian, and commercial deployments, closely comparable to CAMSS's modular base-camp and expeditionary packages.
• Lares International: Lares International supplies military tents and shelter systems to government and defense customers, directly comparable to CAMSS's portable military shelter product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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