40 FOOT ISO Cargo Container

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment is seeking to procure 30 units of 40 FOOT ISO Cargo Containers with the national stock number 8150-01-463-8555. This pre-solicitation notice indicates that the containers must be manufactured in accordance with specific military drawings, which will be available on the DIBBS (Defense Internet Bid Board System) website. The solicitation is currently in a pre-proposal stage, meaning interested contractors should monitor the DIBBS website for the eventual Request for Quote (RFQ) release. The pre-solicitation was posted on April 3, 2025, with a response deadline of April 18, 2025. While no specific evaluation criteria are detailed, the notice suggests that all responsible sources may submit bids or proposals in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.207(c)(16).

The contract opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside classification, which means it is open to all qualified contractors. The containers will be shipped within the United States but are intended for OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) deployment. No specific award value or budget range is currently disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 332439 for Other Metal Container Manufacturing and PSC code 8150 for Freight Containers. The government explicitly states that it is not obligated to purchase any materials as a result of this pre-solicitation notice and will not compensate contractors for any information submitted during this phase. Potential bidders are advised that future solicitation details will be published on FedBizOpps or the DLA Internet Bid Board System.