40 foot, high cube, double door dry containers

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Region is soliciting bids for four 40-foot high cube, double-door dry storage containers to be delivered to the BLM-Ely Regional Seed Warehouse in Ely, Nevada. The containers must meet specific dimensional requirements (40' length, 8' width, 9'6" height exterior) and include fork pockets and lock boxes. Offerors must specify the manufacturer's country of origin and the condition of the containers (brand new, one-time use, or used), with the government expressing preference for one-time use containers. The award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable bidder based on quality and price, with evaluation criteria emphasizing past performance through three required references demonstrating similar product and magnitude. The deadline for submission of offers is April 6, 2026, at 1100 Mountain Daylight Time, with all bids to be submitted via email to dbarker@ios.doi.gov. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Diane Barker at (208) 387-5544 or dbarker@blm.gov.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for women-owned small businesses (WOSB) with 100% allocation, and no incumbent contractor is identified. The specific award value is not disclosed in the solicitation notice. Delivery of the four containers is required between May 18 and June 12, 2026, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM MT), with 48-hour advance scheduling required. All containers must be the same color with preference indicated in bid schedule photographs, and all four units must be delivered to a single location at 1111 Medlyn Way, Ely, Nevada 89301. The contractor is responsible for all delivery, off-loading, and placement costs using roll-off trucks or forklifts at the contractor's expense, and offerors must be registered with active accounts in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide signed SF1449 forms along with bid schedules and supporting documentation.