Warehouse Trailers
Overview
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Set Aside
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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) Distribution is seeking proposals for Warehouse Trailers for its facility in Corpus Christi, TX. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items, with the intent to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order. The opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 25 warehouse trailers, each with a 6,000 lbs capacity. Key specifications include:
- Dimensions: 48" W x 96" L x 30" H
- Decking: 2" x 8" Hardwood
- Hitch System: Pintle hitch (front and rear) with 2 safety chains
- Steering: Front axle steer only
- Brake System: Tongue up brake or equivalent
- Rub Rail: 1" stand off
- Warranty: Standard, not less than one-year parts and labor
- Manuals: One set of service manuals per trailer
Trailers must be packaged in accordance with ASTM D3951. Quoters must meet the specifications outlined in Attachment 2 and provide descriptive literature to demonstrate compliance.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 336212, Size Standard 1,000 employees)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 8115 (Materials Handling Equipment, Nonself Propelled)
- Place of Performance: DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, TX
- Delivery: 180 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), FOB Destination.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission Deadline: April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Questions Deadline: April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Thomas.semones@dla.mil. Submissions must be in three separate files: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Pricing & Administrative.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the acceptable quoter with the lowest evaluated price. Technical Capability and Past Performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.
- Quote Acceptance: Quotes must be valid for 60 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required. Invoicing and payment will be processed via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Contractors must retain documented evidence of supply chain traceability and adhere to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) markings.