QuadCon Dry Freight ISO Containers

The United States Marine Corps, through Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) regarding QUADCON Dry Freight ISO Containers for potential lifecycle sustainment procurement. The government seeks information on commercially available quadcon containers in both 6'10" and 8' heights that meet strict military specifications and can be joined to form 20-foot equivalent unit (TEU) ISO modules for transport and storage of organizational property and consumable supplies. Key contract requirements include all-steel monocoque construction (preferably Corten steel) with exterior dimensions of approximately 4'9" x 6'10" x 8'0", a payload capacity of approximately 9,400 pounds, and an internal cubic capacity of approximately 217 cubic feet. Containers must demonstrate indefinite shelf life, a fifteen-year in-use service life, compatibility with military and commercial transportation assets including shipboard handling and Marine Corps heavy lift cargo aircraft, operation in temperatures ranging from -25°F to 125°F, and compliance with ISO 668, ISO 1496, and CSC certification standards. The RFI was posted on February 24, 2026, with responses due by March 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time; respondents must submit detailed product data sheets, compliance statements, coupling mechanism descriptions, lead time estimates, manufacturing capacity information, rough order of magnitude pricing, and optional past performance examples via email to anthony.fennell@usmc.mil.

This is a Total Small Business set-aside opportunity, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. The RFI does not constitute a commitment to procure, and the government will not reimburse vendors for response costs, making this strictly a market research initiative rather than a binding procurement action. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, nor has any incumbent contractor been identified. Vendors must be prepared to provide estimated lead times for orders of 10, 50, and 100+ units, along with monthly production rates and detailed cost breakdowns to establish rough order of magnitude pricing. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) and PSC category 8150 (Freight Containers), and interested suppliers should note that container specifications must include corrugated steel sides with swing doors on both sides and roll-up door options, at least two vents, ten vertical E-Track sections with 4,000-pound capacity wall tie-down rings, and storage brackets for twistlocks.