TRICON Type II TAN NON-CARC Container

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure 11 TRICON Type II Non-CARC Containers through solicitation SPRDL1-25-Q-0013. The containers, identified by NSN 8150-01-592-9851 and Government Part Number 5-13-9925, must meet the detailed specifications outlined in Military Performance Specification MIL-PRF-32349A. Contractors must provide containers in TAN color, with delivery requirements split between Jacksonville, FL (6 units) and Virginia Beach, VA (5 units). The solicitation will be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with potential consideration of delivery schedule if First Article Test is waived. Interested vendors must submit their electronic proposals by December 30, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with a contract performance period of 330 days after award.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, targeting manufacturers in the Other Metal Container Manufacturing NAICS category (332439). The containers must meet stringent military specifications, including a 20-year service life, ability to withstand temperatures from -40F to +160F, and compatibility with various transportation modes including air (C-130, C-17), highway, marine, and rail assets. The Technical Data Package (TDP) includes detailed manufacturing requirements, with military preservation level A packaging mandated. Contractors will be required to perform First Article Testing, though a potential waiver mechanism exists. The containers are ISO-compatible triple containers designed for storage and transportation of dry cargo, with specific dimensional requirements of 6'5-1/2" x 8' x 8" and a maximum gross weight rating of 14,900 lbs per individual container. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, with delivery FOB destination to the specified locations.