Shipping and Storage Drum

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment (DLA Troop Support Philadelphia) is seeking additional sources for a specific shipping and storage drum with National Stock Number (NSN) 8110-00-030-7780. The drum must be manufactured according to military specification MIL-DTL-6054, which indicates strict manufacturing standards for military equipment. Interested contractors are required to submit a comprehensive technical data package by close of business on May 22, 2025, directly to Quiana Bowser via email at Quiana.Bowser@dla.mil. The procurement falls under the Other Metal Container Manufacturing NAICS category (332439) and the Drums and Cans Product Service Code (8110). While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the primary requirement appears to be the submission of a compliant technical data package that meets the military specification.

This pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractor information or specific award values are provided in the notice. The procurement appears to be focused on identifying additional manufacturing sources for a standardized military drum, suggesting potential ongoing or future volume requirements. The timeline for this procurement is relatively short, with the pre-solicitation notice posted on April 22, 2025, and the technical data package submission deadline set for May 22, 2025. Potential contractors should carefully review the attached Market Research Survey document and ensure their technical data package precisely meets the MIL-DTL-6054 specification to be considered for this Defense Logistics Agency contract opportunity.