Shipping and Storage

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment is seeking to procure specialized shipping and storage containers, classified under NAICS 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) and PSC 8145 (Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers). This Pre-Solicitation Notice indicates the government's intent to issue a formal solicitation in the near future for the specified requirement. All responsible sources are eligible to submit bids, proposals, or quotations for consideration, in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16). The full contract requirements, evaluation criteria, and detailed specifications will be outlined when the formal solicitation is published on DIBBS. The Pre-Solicitation Notice was posted on April 30, 2026, with a current response deadline of May 6, 2026, though this date applies to the pre-solicitation phase and not the formal solicitation that will follow.

The procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors. The requirement specifies 76 units of part number C21100005, manufactured by Gemstar Manufacturing, Inc. (CAGE code 36NE1), with a National Stock Number of 8145-01-721-7161 for delivery to locations within the continental United States (CONUS). While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the quantity of 76 units and the specialized nature of the containers indicate a moderately sized procurement. The notice emphasizes that this is solely notification of the government's intent and not a request for quote, with the actual solicitation details to be made available once published on DIBBS.