Tank Assembly, Fabric, Collapsible

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment is preparing to issue a solicitation for 145 units of a collapsible fabric tank assembly, identified by National Stock Number 8145-01-562-1281. The pre-solicitation notice indicates this is a procurement opportunity for rubber-based storage equipment, classified under NAICS category 326299 for All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing. The solicitation is currently in a pre-proposal stage, meaning potential vendors are being notified of the upcoming formal request for quotes. This opportunity follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.207(c)(16), which allows all responsible sources to submit bids, proposals, or quotations for consideration. The pre-solicitation was posted on April 4, 2025, with responses due by April 28, 2025, providing contractors approximately three weeks to prepare their submissions.

The contract does not have a specific set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors without restricted competition. The procurement will be conducted within the Continental United States (CONUS), suggesting domestic manufacturing or delivery requirements. While the exact award value is not specified in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement of 145 tank assemblies indicates a potentially significant contract opportunity. The contract falls under the Product Service Code (PSC) 5430 for Storage Tanks, which provides additional context about the technical specifications and expected performance characteristics of the required equipment. Interested contractors should carefully review the forthcoming full solicitation to understand detailed requirements, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria for this Defense Logistics Agency procurement.