Connex box

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure a steel container known as a Connex Box through a small business solicitation (SPMYM4-25-Q-0360). The container specifications include a 20' length, 8' width, and 8.5' height, with two 6' x 6'8" roll-up doors, wood floors, side vents, forklift pockets, and crane-lifting capabilities. The solicitation requires offerors to submit their quote via email to Contracting Officer Wongduean Guajardo by 11:00 AM HST on April 4, 2025. Award will be made using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with evaluation factors including technical capability, estimated time of delivery (ETD), and price. All questions regarding the Request for Quote (RFQ) must be submitted electronically to the designated email address, and offerors must provide a statement specifying their agreement with all solicitation terms and conditions.

The contract is specifically set aside for small businesses, with particular emphasis on service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses within the Other Metal Container Manufacturing NAICS category (332439). The delivery destination is DLA Distribution in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, indicating a specific geographic performance location. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a single unit procurement of the specialized shipping and storage container. Potential offerors must carefully review the attached Standard Form 1449 and ensure compliance with all requirements, as the government reserves the right to eliminate proposals considered unacceptable or requiring major revisions. The contract's specialized nature and specific technical requirements suggest a targeted procurement for a unique military logistics storage solution.