DWA 40 Foot High Cube Shipping Containers with Side Access Doors
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Total Small Business firms capable of supplying two 40-foot High Cube Shipping Containers with Side Access Doors for the Dworshak Dam in Ahsahka, ID. This is market research, not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 17, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought aims to identify potential sources for a firm fixed-price contract to provide material and equipment for the Dworshak Dam. The requirement is for two new or one-trip 40-foot high cube shipping containers, each featuring one standard double rear end door and four side access doors, intended for secure storage.
Key Requirements
Containers must be 40' High Cube, with external dimensions of 40 ft L x 8 ft W x 9 ft 6 inches H. Construction must be corrosion-resistant corten steel, compliant with ISO standards (ISO 6346, ISO 1496-1), and feature marine-grade plywood flooring. The four side access doors can be single-leaf hinged or two sets of double hinged doors, requiring robust locking mechanisms and weather-sealing. Containers must be new or one-trip (manufactured within 12 months), in excellent condition, with original factory paint or a suitable epoxy/polyurethane system, and a minimum of four screened ventilation ports. A minimum one-year warranty is required. Delivery is FOB Destination to Dworshak Dam within eight (8) weeks of contract award, with the contractor responsible for offloading.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit:
- A capability statement detailing their ability to meet the project's scope, magnitude, and complexity, including any special qualifications or certifications.
- Company name and point of contact.
- Business size (large or small) under NAICS 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, 750-employee size standard).
- UEI and CAGE Code.
- Confirmation of ability to meet the 8-week delivery date, or a suggested realistic alternative. Pre-award submittals will include shop drawings, CSC plate certification, material certificates, and warranty information.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees
- Place of Performance: Ahsahka, ID 83520
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 00:00 UTC
- Published Date: February 9, 2026
Contact Information
Responses and inquiries should be directed to Tonya French at tonya.c.french@usace.army.mil.