SPE8ED26Q0252

SOL #: SPE8ED26Q0252Pre-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

https://sam.gov/opp/7ba98adb432a489d86d70dac3a919334/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 5, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 11, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 10, 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 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 requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation, SPE8ED-26-Q-0252, is expected to be released around February 10, 2026, under FAR 13.5 procedures.

Scope of Work

The upcoming solicitation will seek offers for new, ISO-compliant, end-opening cargo containers. Key specifications include:

Dimensions: 20'x8'x8'6"
Color: Federal Standard 595 (FED-STD-595/34094 Camo-Green) with white ISO markings.
Condition: Only new containers are acceptable; surplus containers will not be considered.
Quantity: Price breaks will be required per CLIN/location.
Destination: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice (RFQ to be issued under FAR 13.5)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Anticipated Solicitation Release: February 10, 2026
Published: February 5, 2026

Submission Details

Once released, the solicitation (SPE8ED-26-Q-0252) will be available exclusively on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Quote submissions will be accepted solely via DIBBS electronic upload. Mailed, e-mailed, hand-carried, or facsimile offers will not be authorized. Offerors are responsible for timely submission, as inability to upload in DIBBS will not be an acceptable excuse for late offers.