ISU Containers, or Equal
Overview
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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 Department of the Air Force (FA4417 1 SOCONS) is soliciting proposals for nine (9) ISU 90 Containers, or Equal, under a Firm Fixed-Price contract. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals must be submitted via the PIEE Solicitation Module and are due by March 11, 2026, 11:55 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for nine (9) ISU 90 Containers, or Equal, with Part # 56202-000 and NSN: 8145-01-465-4187. Acceptable colors include Green, Tan, Black, Gray, and White. Key salient characteristics for the ISU 90 4-Door containers include:
- Four doors (two on each side), not exceeding 110 lbs each.
- Forklift compatible (four-ways) and intermodal transport capability (air, land, sea, rail).
- Stackable two-high when loaded (up to 10,000 lbs) or empty.
- Compatible with standard military transport vehicles (e.g., FMTV, LMTV, HEMTT).
- Base pre-drilled for optional caster set and ready for low/high-speed mobility wheelset.
- All aluminum extruded, mechanically fastened pallet base certified not to damage aircraft roller systems.
- Winching rings at every lower corner and retractable folding steps for roof access.
- Exterior dimensions: Not to Exceed 110"W x 90"L x 93"H; Interior: 390-400 cu. Ft. Full shipment must occur no later than May 1, 2026, to meet mission needs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Solicitation Number: FA441726Q00480001
- Product Service Code (PSC): 8150 (Freight Containers)
- NAICS Code: 332439
- Size Standard: 600 employees
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Delivery: FOB Destination (DODAAC: F2FT03)
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors SHALL deliver proposals through the Solicitation Module in Procurement Integrated Environment (PIEE). Registration and training for PIEE are required prior to the closing date. Links for vendor registration and training are provided in the original opportunity description.
- Proposal Due Date: March 11, 2026, 11:55 PM EST (2026-03-12T04:55:00Z UTC).
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Evaluation will consider Price and Technical Acceptability. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability; if not acceptable, the next lowest will be reviewed.
- Requirements: Quotes must be valid for at least 30 days. Offerors must be registered in SAM. If submitting a "Brand Name or Equal" item, offerors must clearly identify it with brand name, make, or model number and include descriptive literature. Offerors must quote on all items.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Ryan Mccauley (ryan.mccauley.4@us.af.mil, 850-884-7247)
- Secondary: Kerri Higley (kerri.higley@us.af.mil, 850-884-1261)
Additional Notes
Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text.