Drum/pail

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for 1,836 five-gallon steel drums meeting Myers container specifications with standard height, slightly tapered sides, bail handles, and rust inhibitor lining in compliance with 49 CFR Part 178 requirements. The procurement will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, price, and past performance, with a single award anticipated. Key contract requirements include that contractors implement NIST SP 800-171 with a current assessment not more than three years old, unless items are Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) exempt, and all offers must be submitted electronically via email to Deborah.Beierle@dla.mil with a firm deadline of January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST. Contractors must provide detailed information including cage code, point of contact, manufacturer details, lead time/delivery date, and appropriate certifications in designated sections of the solicitation. The solicitation requires FOB Destination pricing to Bremerton, Washington, and all bids must include a signed and completed solicitation form to be deemed responsive.

This procurement is set aside as a Total Small Business opportunity under NAICS code 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) with a size standard of 600 employees and PSC code 8110 (Drums and Cans). Cleveland Steel has been identified as the specified manufacturer in the solicitation requirements. Delivery must occur at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington 98314 within two weeks of award receipt. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation notice, the quantity requirement of 1,836 drums provides a clear scope of work. The accelerated timeline, with posting on January 12, 2026 and responses due January 13, 2026, indicates an urgent procurement need requiring immediate attention from potential bidders.