96" helams height container

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Construction and Equipment is preparing to solicit a procurement for a 96" HELAMS Height Container, specifically referencing part number 58204002 manufactured by AAR Manufacturing, Inc. The pre-solicitation notice indicates this is a sole-source opportunity, with DLA unable to provide technical data or drawings for the container. The opportunity is currently in a pre-solicitation phase, with a posted date of February 1, 2025, and a response deadline of February 15, 2025. The contract falls under the NAICS category 332439 for Other Metal Container Manufacturing and is classified under Product Service Code 8145 for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, the procurement appears focused on acquiring a specialized military logistics container from a single authorized manufacturer.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity appears open to standard competitive bidding. AAR Manufacturing, Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer for this specific 96" HELAMS Height Container, with a CAGE Code of 80298. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the current notice, and the exact quantity of containers needed is not specified. The opportunity is clearly defined within the defense procurement ecosystem, targeting a very specific military logistics equipment requirement. The timeline suggests potential contract actions will occur in the first quarter of 2025, with interested vendors needing to carefully review the upcoming formal solicitation details when they become available.