ISO shipping containers/8150 federal supply code

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support's Construction & Equipment Directorate has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding ISO shipping containers classified under Federal Supply Code 8150. This RFI is designed to gather industry data on the compliance of these containers with updated Buy American Act regulations under DFARS 252.225-7001, which became effective in February 2024. Respondents must demonstrate their capability to supply containers meeting the revised "domestic end product" definition, which requires that iron and steel components not produced in the United States or qualifying countries constitute less than 5 percent of the cost of all components. The RFI requests two primary categories of information: identification of U.S. and qualifying country steel factories or mills capable of providing components for specified container National Stock Numbers (NSNs), and identification of dealers or manufacturers capable of supplying compliant containers under the updated regulatory standards. All responses must be submitted to Anna Lake (anna.lake@dla.mil) and Avril Dickerson (avril.dickerson@dla.mil) by April 6, 2026, with the RFI posted on March 25, 2026. It is critical to note that this is an informational notice only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or Request for Proposals, and no procurement is currently available.

This RFI covers 20 specific container NSNs across various configurations, including 20-foot and 40-foot containers, QUADCONs, TRICONs, and BICONs in multiple colors, with respondents required to indicate their status as either a dealer or manufacturer and their capability to provide domestic containers. No set-aside designations have been applied to this pre-solicitation notice, and no incumbent contractors or award values have been identified at this stage. The RFI serves as a preliminary market research tool to inform the government's understanding of domestic manufacturing capacity and supply chain compliance capabilities prior to any future formal solicitation. Interested parties should review the complete DFARS 252.225-7001 clause and Class Deviation 2026-O0041 documentation to understand the specific regulatory requirements that will govern future procurement actions.