55-GALLON STEEL DRUMS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD) intends to award a firm fixed-price, sole source contract to Kearny Steel Container Corp for 55-GALLON STEEL DRUMS WITH POLYETHYLENE INSERT. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a Request for Quote (RFQ). Interested parties may identify their capabilities to respond by March 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 55-gallon steel drums, including a polyethylene insert. The drums must be manufactured in accordance with specific drawings and specifications (available upon request) and meet the performance-oriented packaging (POP) requirements of 49 CFR 178.600 for UN6HA1/Y1.2/100 and UN1A2/Y1.2/100.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Kearny Steel Container Corp
- Justification: FAR 13.106(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1) (other than full and open competition), based on Kearny Steel Container Corp being the only known source.
- NAICS: 332431
- FSC: 8110 (Drums And Cans)
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: February 12, 2026
Response Information
This notice is NOT a request for quotes. Any interested party must provide clear and convincing evidence of their capability to meet the government's requirements, demonstrating that competition would be advantageous. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government's decision not to compete this action is at its sole discretion, and no costs incurred by responding will be reimbursed. Responses must be submitted electronically via email to Natella Calliste (natella.k.calliste.civ@us.navy.mil). Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.