Container, Freight – 20’ x 8’ x 6” End doors on both ends

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment is seeking to procure 64 freight containers with specific military specifications. The containers are 20' x 8' x 6" with end doors on both ends, designated under national stock number 8150-01-513-6282, and will be manufactured in tan CARC color for shipping within the United States. This pre-solicitation notice indicates that a future Request for Quote (RFQ) will be released on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), where interested contractors should monitor for detailed solicitation information. The pre-solicitation is informational only, and the government is not obligated to purchase materials based on this notice. Contractors are advised to carefully review military drawings that will be available on DIBBS and prepare their potential submissions accordingly.

There are currently no set-aside designations for this contract opportunity, meaning all responsible sources may submit bids or proposals as per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.207 (c) (16). The pre-solicitation was posted on April 3, 2025, with responses due by April 18, 2025, providing approximately two weeks for potential contractors to prepare. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves 64 freight containers to be delivered within the Continental United States (CONUS). The contract falls under the NAICS category 332439 for Other Metal Container Manufacturing and is classified under Product Service Code (PSC) 8150 for Freight Containers. Interested contractors should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with military manufacturing specifications and be ready to submit comprehensive proposals when the full RFQ is released.