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 has issued a solicitation for the procurement of 1,080 5-gallon drums/pails to be delivered to Bremerton, WA. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Following Amendment 1, the response deadline has been extended to February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide 1,080 units of 5-gallon drums/pails meeting the following specifications:
- Construction: Steel construction with slightly tapered sides and a bail handle.
- Standards: Must comply with 49 CFR, Part 178.
- Finish: Painted black, lined with rust inhibitor, and delivered clean.
- Packaging: Must meet ASTM-D-3951 standards; items must be palletized if not shipped via small parcel service.
- Cybersecurity: Contractors must implement NIST SP 800-171 unless the items are deemed Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, 08:00 AM (Updated via Amendment 1)
- Delivery Date: Estimated by April 30, 2026
- FOB: Destination (Bremerton, WA)
Evaluation
Award will be made to the technically acceptable offer most advantageous to the Government. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance.
Additional Notes
For a bid to be deemed responsive, a signed and completed solicitation must be submitted via email. Contractors require DBIDS credentials for base access at the delivery location. Payment will be processed through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).