DRUM/PAIL
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) Maritime - Puget Sound issued solicitation SPMYM226Q5036 for DRUM/PAIL, specifically 5-gallon steel drums with lids and gaskets, for delivery to Bremerton, WA. This acquisition was a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers were due January 13, 2026, at 05:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (SPMYM226Q5036) required 1,836 each of 5-gallon steel drums. Key specifications included:
- Standard height, slightly tapered sides, and bail handles.
- Drums had to be lined with rust inhibitor and be clean.
- Material specification: IAW 49 CFR, PART 178, PTD BLK, DRUMS LINED W/RUST INHIB & BE CLEAN.
- Packaging and packing were to adhere to ASTM-D-3951 ("Standard for Commercial Packing"), with unit pack quantity as "Industry Standard."
- Prohibited packing materials included asbestos, excelsior, loose fill polystyrene, newspaper, or shredded paper.
- Non-manufactured wood packing had to be heat-treated and certified.
- Mandatory pallet usage for items not shipped via small parcel service.
- Shipments required marking per ASTM-D-3951, including NSN/FSN, noun, quantity, contract number, contractor details, and delivery address.
- Item Unique Identification (IUID) was required for the "Drum/Pail" line item.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: SPMYM226Q5036
- Solicitation Issue Date: January 12, 2026
- Offer Due Date/Local Time: January 13, 2026, 05:00 PM
- Period of Performance: Delivery was 2 weeks from date of award receipt.
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332439 (Metal Can and Drum Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 600 employees
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors were required to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation form. Invoices were to be submitted electronically via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Required liability insurance included Comprehensive General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($200,000/$500,000/$20,000), and Workmen's Compensation/Employer's Liability ($100,000). Offers were evaluated based on technical acceptability, price, and past performance, utilizing the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and other sources.
Additional Notes
Base access required a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential. All deliveries had to pass through the base Truck Inspection Station. Correspondence was required in English.