Warehouse Storage Containers

Headquarters Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (HQ AFROTC) at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama is seeking collapsible bulk containers and related equipment to store and issue cadet uniform items during Field Training operations. The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued this Request for Quote (RFQ F2XJA56005AW01) as a competitive procurement reserved exclusively for small businesses. The requirement specifies that all products must be brand new with manufacturer specifications meeting the detailed Statement of Requirements, including specific dimensional and weight capacity standards. Award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror whose bid meets minimum criteria, including acceptable manufacturer specifications and a delivery schedule of 12 days or fewer from the assumed award date of March 3, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by 1:00 PM Central Standard Time on Friday, February 27, 2026, to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer, with offerors required to be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of submission.

This acquisition is designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS Code 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) with a size standard of 600 employees, and no incumbent contractor information has been disclosed in the solicitation. HQ AFROTC is procuring 75 collapsible bulk containers measuring 48 inches by 45 inches by 42 inches with a minimum capacity of 1,500 pounds each, 75 matching lids, and 38 bulk container dollies, available in black, green, or gray. The specific award value and budget ceiling are not disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, the competitive nature of the RFQ process and lowest-price evaluation suggest the Government will select the most economical solution. Delivery must be completed by March 15, 2026, to Building 835 at 60 West Maxwell Boulevard, Maxwell AFB, Alabama 36112, with the contractor required to obtain access to the military installation and deliver to a facility with a loading dock. The contractor must provide original equipment manufacturer standard commercial warranties at no additional cost and furnish all documentation, manuals, and warranty procedures prior to project acceptance.