Container, ISU 50. 5 GEN x black 4DR with tie downs and removable shelf

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Construction and Equipment Directorate is conducting market research to procure CONTAINER, ISU 50.5 GEN X BLACK 4DR WITH TIE DOWNS AND REMOVABLE SHELF. The agency is seeking manufacturers capable of producing this specialized container and requires interested contractors to submit a comprehensive technical data package for review by the Engineering Support Activity (ESA). Contractors must include original manufacturer's proprietary drawings for comparison and technical evaluation. The pre-solicitation notice emphasizes that this is a market research initiative only, and the government is not obligated to purchase materials as a result of this inquiry. Interested contractors must contact Avril Dickerson at Avril.Dickerson@dla.mil or 215-737-8275 before the February 14, 2025 deadline to express interest and discuss potential submission requirements.

The solicitation does not include a specific set-aside designation and indicates an annual estimated quantity of 12 containers. The current manufacturer identified is AAR Mobility Systems, with a CAGE Code of 80298 and Part Number 56317-M26. The contract falls under NAICS category 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 8145 (Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers). While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the relatively low annual quantity suggests this may be a specialized or niche procurement. The government's approach appears focused on identifying qualified manufacturers with the technical capability to produce these precise container specifications through a comprehensive technical data package review process.