DDWG SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS (SPI) CONTAINERS
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ SP3300-26-Q-0047) for wooden Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) containers, sheet metal pallets, and lids. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply DLA warehousing and distribution sites, primarily Warner Robins, GA (DDWG) and Corpus Christi, TX (DDCT). Quotes are due March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the construction and supply of wooden SPI shipping containers, wooden sheet metal pallets, and wooden sheet metal pallet lids. Key requirements include:
- Providing supplies according to exact specifications and current Air Force/DLA revision drawings.
- Compliance with Military Preservation Method MIL-STD-2073 and ASTM 3951 for packaging.
- Ensuring all materials adhere to SPI drawing specifications.
- Delivering to DLA Distribution facilities at Robins AFB, GA, and Corpus Christi, TX.
- Submitting payment requests and receiving reports electronically via WAWF.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ).
- Maximum Value: $1,452,319.42.
- Minimum Value: The amount of the first delivery order.
- Period of Performance: A 1-year base ordering period with two additional 1-year option periods.
- Delivery: 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-aside. The applicable NAICS Code is 321920 (Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic quotes via email to brian.keckler@dla.mil. Facsimile and hard copy submissions are not accepted.
- Quote Format: Three separate electronic files are required: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Pricing & Administrative.
- Deadline: March 27, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
- Evaluation: Award will be made on an all-or-none basis using a Lowest Technically Acceptable Price (LPTA) process. Technical Capability and Past Performance will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis, with the lowest priced technically acceptable offer being selected.
- Price Firmness: Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days from quote receipt.
Additional Notes
Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Brian Keckler by four calendar days before the closing date. The incumbent contractor for similar services is Mil-Spec Packaging (cage code 50211) under contract SP3300-24-D-0004. Attachments include a Schedule of Supplies and a Statement of Work.