Refrigerated Containers, Refrigerated Vans, and Line Haul Services - Colombia & Ecuador
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912CL-26-CC01
- Agency
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Army Contracting Command
Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Colombia
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Army Contracting Command (ACC) is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to explore refrigerated container, refrigerated van, and line haul service solutions in Colombia and Ecuador, with capability statements due October 1, 2026. This is a market research vehicle only and does not constitute a solicitation, RFQ, or RFP.
The procurement spans three categories. Category 1 covers refrigerated intermodal ISO containers (20-foot and 40-foot High Cube units) for stationary or semi-permanent bulk ground storage. Category 2 addresses refrigerated cargo vans (Class 2–4 cargo/panel vans or light cab-chassis box trucks) for cold-chain distribution across urban centers, mountainous corridors, and rural zones. Category 3 encompasses scheduled, on-demand, and surge line haul freight transportation services for palletized general freight, bulk materials, high-value sensitive cargo, and mission-critical supplies between regional distribution depots, vendor sites, and designated locations.
Respondents may bid for one or multiple categories. Capability statements must not exceed five pages (excluding technical spec sheets and cut sheets) and must include corporate and administrative profile data (legal name, DBA, CAGE/NCAGE code, SAM.gov UEI, primary office address, point of contact), offer modality designation, and regional presence documentation detailing physical footprint, depot locations, authorized service facilities, or local teaming and subcontractor arrangements in Colombia and Ecuador. Part B requires technical capabilities and equipment specifications, including product availability and make/model information.
No set-aside applies. Responses inform future competitive solicitation design and do not bind the Government to a request for quotation or proposal.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ISSUED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ), OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).
The Government is conducting market research to explore solutions across multiple operational modalities in the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Ecuador.
Category 1 (Stationary / Semi-Permanent Storage): Refrigerated Intermodal ISO Containers (Example "Reefer Containers" – 20-foot and 40-foot High Cube units) for bulk ground storage.
Category 2 (Mobile Distribution): Refrigerated Cargo Vans (Example "Reefer Vans" – Class 2–4 cargo/panel vans or light cab-chassis box trucks) for cold-chain transit across urban centers, mountainous corridors, and rural operational zones.
Category 3 (Line haul Services): Scheduled, on-demand, and surge Line Haul Freight Transportation Services. The intended services encompass moving palletized general freight, bulk materials, high-value sensitive cargo, and mission-critical supplies between regional distribution depots, vendor sites, and/or other designated locations.
CAPABILITY STATEMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested parties are requested to submit a concise Capability Statement (not to exceed 5 pages, excluding technical spec sheets and cut sheets) containing the following sections:
Part A: Corporate and Administrative Profile
- Company Profile: Corporate Legal Name, DBA, CAGE / NCAGE Code, SAM.gov UEI, primary office address, and primary point of contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone).
- Offer Modality: Specify whether responding for Category 1 (Containers), Category 2 (Vans), Category 3 (Line Haul Services), or multiple offers.
- Regional Presence: Detail your physical footprint, depot locations, authorized service facilities, or local teaming/subcontractor arrangements in Colombia and Ecuador.
Part B: Technical Capabilities & Equipment Specifications
- Product Availability: Detail make, model, age profile (new vs. certified refurbished), lead times, and technical specifications for containers and/or vehicles available for deployment.
- Maintenance & Field Support: Locations of certified technicians and authorized maintenance partners in Colombia and Ecuador capable of servicing cooling machinery and vehicle chassis.
- Past Performance: If available, include any relevant past performance.
Response Instructions
Format: Electronic submission via Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word format. Minimum 11-point font.
Submission Channels: Interested vendors shall submit responses electronically no later than 01 October 2026; 9:00 a.m. Central Time to:
Contracting Officer: david.l.garza5.mil@army.mil
Contract Specialist: caleb.d.caruth.mil@army.mil
Subject Line: Response to Sources Sought: Refrigerated Containers, Refrigerated Vans, and Line Haul Services - Colombia & Ecuador - [Vendor Name]
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