SPE8ED26Q0016
SOL #: SPE8ED26Q0016Pre-Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA TROOP SUPPORT
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, United States
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA
NAICS
Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)
PSC
Freight Containers (8150)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Jan 28, 2026
2
Last Updated
Feb 10, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Feb 4, 2026, 11:00 PM
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 is issuing a presolicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price acquisition of 300 new ammo grade cargo containers (NSN 8140-01-296-7241). This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will be conducted under FAR 13.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Quotes must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Quotes are due by February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The acquisition is for 20'L x 8'W x 8'6"H ammo grade cargo containers with one full side opening and no end doors. Key requirements include:
- Compliance: Must comply with ISO standards.
- Condition: Containers shall be new; surplus containers are not acceptable.
- Color: CARC Paint (Federal Standard 595/34094 Camo-Green) with ISO markings in white.
- Use: Intended for shipping and storage.
- Quantity: 300 units, with quantity price breaks available.
- Delivery Location: LETTERKENNY MUNITIONS CENTER (LEMC), 1 Overcash Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Off-loading equipment is available.
- Delivery Notice: Contractor must provide an estimated delivery schedule 30 days prior to delivery and call the delivery POC at least 24 hours prior to shipment to confirm instructions.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Solicitation Number: SPE8ED-26-Q-0016 (when published)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Quotation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: January 28, 2026
Submission & Contact
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. The solicitation will be made available via DIBBS.
- Important Note: Inability to timely upload proposals in DIBBS will not be an acceptable excuse for late offers.
- Primary Contact: Anna Lake (Anna.lake@dla.mil)
- Secondary Contact: SEAN TYLER (sean.p.tyler@dla.mil)
People
Points of Contact
Anna LakePRIMARY
SEAN TYLERSECONDARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Feb 10, 2026
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Pre-Solicitation
Posted: Jan 28, 2026