Presolicitation Notice- ISO Shipping Containers Long-Term Contract
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) Troop Support intends to solicit a five-year, multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for 38 configurations of ISO shipping containers. This presolicitation notice outlines the upcoming requirement for various container types, including 20-foot, 40-foot, bicon, tricon, and quadcon. The acquisition will feature a partial small business set-aside, with 35 of the 38 Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) reserved for small businesses. The solicitation is expected on January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract will procure 38 distinct configurations of ISO shipping containers. These include various sizes and types such as BICONs (10' L x 8'W x 8'6" H), QUADCONs (4'9 3/8" L x 8' W x 6'10" H and 4'9 3/8" L x 8' W x 8' H, with CARC and non-CARC paint options), TRICONs (6' 5 1/2" L x 8' W x 8' H, with CARC and non-CARC paint options), 20-foot ISO Cargo Containers (including an Ammunition Grade Container), and 40-foot ISO Cargo Containers. Detailed technical specifications, dimensions, materials, testing, and certifications (e.g., CSC, IMDG) for these containers, along with references to military standards and industry specifications, are provided in the "Container LTC Presolicitation Descriptions.pdf" document.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Five-year long-term contract
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (35 of 38 CLINs)
- Pricing: Economic Price Adjustments will be incorporated. Offerors will submit FOB origin, firm-fixed ceiling prices for any or all 38 CLINs.
- Delivery Orders: DLA will conduct post-award competition for delivery orders. FOB, Inspection & Acceptance, and delivery requirements may vary for delivery orders. For FOB destination requirements, offerors will quote container and transportation prices separately.
- International Agreements: One or more non-set-aside items are subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.
- Expected Solicitation Date: January 30, 2026
- Response Date (for presolicitation): January 29, 2026
Response Information
This is a presolicitation notice only, not a formal Request for Proposals. The solicitation, when released, will be made available via DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil). Interested parties must access and respond to the solicitation through DIBBS; it will not be emailed. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal for consideration by DLA.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Ronen Elyasiani (ronen.elyasiani@dla.mil, 4457378879)
- Secondary Contact: Ogden Howard (ogden.howard@dla.mil, 445-737-1263)