Drum / pail

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking quotes for the procurement of 1,080 units of 5-gallon steel drums with removable lids, gaskets, and crimped tops, specified as Cleveland Steel brand (part number 1A2/Y36/S) or equal. Contractors must submit sealed bids via email or fax by February 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, with all required solicitation documentation completed in its entirety to be deemed responsive. Key requirements include providing a CAGE code, quoting FOB Destination Bremerton, Washington, annotating lead time and manufacturer information, and if applicable, maintaining a current NIST SP 800-171 assessment per DFARS 252.204-7019 (not more than three years old), with exemptions available for Commercial Off-The-Shelf items. Bids for products equivalent to the specified brand must include detailed specifications for evaluation; proposals lacking specifications will be considered non-responsive. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, and payment will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow electronic invoicing.

This solicitation is set aside 100 percent for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) with a size standard of 600 employees. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. The drums must comply with 49 CFR Part 178 specifications, be lined with rust inhibitor, and arrive clean upon delivery to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Integrated Material Facility in Bremerton, Washington by May 11, 2026. Contractors must obtain Defense Biometric Identification System credentials for base access and can contact Jack Edwards, the solicitation point of contact, at 385-591-1129 or jack.edwards@dla.mil for additional information. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials provided.