(104) Storage Containers

The Massachusetts Air National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing is seeking to procure 6 storage containers through Request for Quote (RFQ) W50S81-25-Q-B004. The containers must be new, one-trip units measuring 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8.5 feet high, featuring robust construction with weather resistance, reinforced corners, forklift pockets, locking capabilities, and tie-down points. Vendors must comply with Buy American regulations, meaning Chinese-made containers are not acceptable, and the containers must be deliverable via flatbed truck and unloadable on-site using a forklift. The government will evaluate quotes using a Best Value approach, considering price, technical conformance to salient characteristics, past performance, and delivery schedule, with technical and past performance weighted approximately equally compared to price. Quotes are due by 2:00 PM EST on July 17, 2025, and must be submitted via email to 104.fw.msc@us.af.mil, with questions directed to MSgt Nathan Staples at the same address.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) with a size standard of 600 employees. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement includes two Contract Line Item Numbers: CLIN 0001 for 6 storage containers and CLIN 0002 for delivery services. The anticipated delivery timeline is 30 days after contract award, with quotes receiving more favorable ratings for shorter delivery schedules. Performance will take place at the 104th Fighter Wing facility located at 815 Southampton Road in Westfield, Massachusetts 01085. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price agreement using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the successful vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and capable of submitting invoices electronically through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).