Shipping Container
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 has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the anticipated procurement of 20'X8’X8'6" SEA/LAND CARGO CONTAINERS (NSN# 8150-01-463-8553). This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for quotes. The future solicitation, SPE8ED-26-Q-0467, will be issued under Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul Part 12, as implemented by Class Deviation 2026-O0028.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for new, end-opening shipping containers that comply with ISO standards. Surplus containers will not be accepted. Containers must be Federal Standard 595 (FED-STD-595/34094 Camo-Green) with white ISO markings. Price breaks will be required per CLIN/location.
Destination & Logistics
Containers will be shipped to two primary destinations:
- Blue Grass Army Depot, KY
- Crane Army Ammunition Activity, IN
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation Notice (future solicitation will be for procurement)
- Solicitation Number: SPE8ED-26-Q-0467
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Anticipated Response Due: April 30, 2026 (for the future solicitation)
- Published: April 23, 2026
Submission Information
When released, the solicitation and all requirements will be fully outlined on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Electronic upload via DIBBS will be the sole method for quote submission. Mailed, e-mailed, hand-carried, or facsimile offers will not be authorized. Offerors are responsible for timely submission via DIBBS; technical issues will not excuse late offers.