Freight Containers - Bicon II

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment is preparing to solicit quotes for Freight Containers - Bicon II, specifically associated with national stock number 8150-01-586-4979. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that these military-specification containers must be manufactured according to drawings that will be located on the DIBBS (Defense Internet Bid Board System) website. Contractors interested in this opportunity are advised to monitor the DIBBS website for the Request for Quote (RFQ), which is expected to be released on or before August 27, 2024. The solicitation will be open to all responsible sources, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.207(c)(16). While the pre-solicitation notice provides initial information, it explicitly states that the government is not obligated to purchase any materials as a result of this inquiry.

The procurement involves 33 freight containers to be shipped within the Continental United States (CONUS), classified under NAICS category 332439 for Other Metal Container Manufacturing. No specific set-aside has been designated for this opportunity, meaning all qualified contractors may compete. The solicitation does not indicate a specific award value or budget range for the contract. Interested parties should note that the government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing responses to this pre-solicitation notice. The official response deadline is April 28, 2025, and potential bidders are strongly encouraged to regularly check the DIBBS website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) for updates and the eventual release of the full Request for Quote.