TW-26 Refrigerated Cold Storage Combined Synopsis Solicitation *Subject to Availability of Funds*

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for non-personal services to rent two (2) 20-foot and two (2) 10-foot refrigerated containers. These containers must be capable of performing services at the temperatures specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and equipped with standard safety equipment. The procurement is for refrigerated, air conditioning, and air circulating equipment.

• Rental of two (2) 20-foot refrigerated containers.

• Rental of two (2) 10-foot refrigerated containers.

• Containers must meet specified temperature requirements (detailed in PWS).

• Containers must comply with all refrigeration requirements.

• Units must be equipped with standard safety equipment as required by local laws.

• Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance is required for all services outside the U.S. and must be obtained from an approved source. DBA insurance costs are fully reimbursable and treated as a Not-to-Exceed Line Item (CLIN), not a fixed price CLIN. A DBA quote must be submitted with the offer.

• Contract type: Not explicitly stated, but issued as an RFQ.

• Estimated Value: $8.0M (size standard for NAICS code).

• Period of Performance:

  • 20-foot containers: May 14, 2026 to June 20, 2026 (38 Days)
  • 10-foot containers: May 31, 2026 to June 18, 2026 (19 Days)

• Place of Performance: Camp Crabbs Field Feeding Site and Camp Blizzard Field Feeding Sites, Antigua and Barbuda.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission of quotes (in English) to CPT Katie To (katie.m.to.mil@army.mil) and SSG David L. Garza (david.l.garza5.mil@army.mil).

• Submission Deadline: 1500 CST, April 28, 2026. This deadline will be strictly adhered to and enforced.

• Offer Acceptance Period: Prices must be held firm for 30 calendar days from the receipt date.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering technical capability, price, and other factors, which are of equal importance.

• Technical acceptance will be determined based on the PWS requirements.

• SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting an offer and remain registered through award and final payment.

• NAICS Code: 493120 - Refrigerated Warehouse and Storage.

• Size Standard: $8.0M.

• Set Aside: N/A (Not Available).

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

• Funds are not presently available for this contract; obligation is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.

• Offerors must provide a technical description of items offered, including a personnel management plan demonstrating capability to provide, manage, and resource certified personnel requested in the PWS.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide refrigerated cold storage services for the United States Army South (ARSOUTH) in support of Exercise Tradewinds 2026 (ExTW-26) in Antigua and Barbuda.

• Provide two (2) 20-foot and two (2) 10-foot refrigerated containers.

• Ensure containers are capable of maintaining required temperatures for cold storage.

• Provide associated power generation and cables to maintain the "cold chain".

• Deliver and install containers at specified locations.

• Provide maintenance and repair services for the containers and power generators.

• Offer on-site operating instructions and a 24/7 trouble call number.

• Conduct initial equipment inspection and provide inspection reports.

• Replace equipment not functioning within specified timeframes.

• Remove equipment at the end of the contract.

• Containers must maintain temperatures between 0°F and 40°F.

• Daily refueling is required, with specific twice-daily refueling windows.

• Technicians must be on-site within two hours of a trouble call.

• Replacement units must be provided within 6 hours if a unit cannot be repaired within 4 hours.

• Compliance with Antigua and Barbuda Food Safety Act, 2017 is required.

• All performance objectives have a 100% compliance threshold.

• Period of Performance: May 14, 2026 – June 20, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Camp Crabbs Field Feeding Site and Camp Blizzard Field Feeding Site, Antigua and Barbuda.

• Contractor must acquire Defense Base Act (DBA) Workers' Compensation Insurance.

• Contractor personnel must comply with applicable security policies, including background checks and access procedures.

• Contractor must provide signed non-disclosure agreements.

• Contractor must not post information to public websites or social media that discloses sensitive information without express consent.

• Contractor must adhere to Information Assurance (IA) and Operations Security (OPSEC) measures.

• Contractor must comply with relevant safety laws and regulations, including the Antigua and Barbuda Food Safety Act, 2017.

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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ) for non-personal services to provide two (2) 20-foot and two (2) 10-foot refrigerated containers. These containers must be capable of performing services at the temperatures specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and equipped with standard safety equipment.

• Two (2) 20-foot refrigerated containers.

• Two (2) 10-foot refrigerated containers.

• Containers must comply with all refrigeration requirements stipulated in the PWS.

• Units must be equipped with standard safety equipment as required by local laws.

• Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance is required for all services outside the U.S. (Barbados does not have a waiver).

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is an RFQ.

• The estimated size standard for the NAICS code 493120 is $8.0M.

• The period of performance for the 20-foot containers is May 14, 2026, to June 20, 2026.

• The period of performance for the 10-foot containers is May 31, 2026, to June 18, 2026.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Quotes must be submitted electronically in English to CPT Katie To (katie.m.to.mil@army.mil) and SSG David L. Garza (david.l.garza5.mil@army.mil).

• The deadline for quote submission is 1500 CST on April 28, 2026.

• Quotations must be in U.S. Dollars, with all unit prices and total prices filled in.

• The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering technical capability, price, and other factors (Best Value).

• Technical acceptance will be determined based on the PWS requirements.

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 30 calendar days from the receipt date.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned (Set Aside: N/A).

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• Funds are not presently available for this contract; obligation is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds.

• DBA insurance is a Not-to-Exceed Line Item (CLIN) and is fully reimbursable, but must be presented to the contracting officer no later than 7 days after contract award.

• The work will be performed at Camp Crabbs and Camp Blizzard Field Feeding Sites, Antigua and Barbuda.

• All questions and quotes should be submitted via email with the subject line: TRADEWINDS – 26 - Refrigerated Cold Storage.