Shipping crate NSN 8115-01-694-6956

The General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Assisted Acquisition Services Region 7 is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 147 units of a shipping crate with National Stock Number 8115-01-694-6956, specifically a black plastic MEGA PAK JUMBO CONEX cargo transporter designed for thermal shipping. The solicitation requires vendors to meet specific technical specifications including external dimensions of 23.43 x 44.88 x 24.61 inches, a maximum load capacity of 1,102 pounds (4,409 pounds when stacked), and 100% biobased content with weather-resistant properties. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with federal regulations regarding packaging, marking, and quality assurance. The award will be made on the basis of low price to a responsive and responsible small business offeror. All completed, signed RFQ documents must be submitted by October 30, 2025, with incomplete quotes or late submissions not considered for award.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses within NAICS code 424130 (Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers). No incumbent contractor or specific award value is identified in the solicitation notice. The requirement is for 147 units of the specified shipping crate with performance delivery to Pisa, Province of Pisa, Italy. Vendors should direct questions regarding this procurement to nancy.seale@gsa.gov. The tight turnaround time between the posting date of October 23, 2025, and the due date of October 30, 2025, provides only seven days for small business contractors to prepare and submit their quotations.