Warehouse Trailers
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) Distribution is soliciting quotes for Warehouse Trailers for DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, TX. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, intending to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order. An amendment has extended the quote submission deadline to May 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for 25 warehouse trailers with a 6,000 lbs capacity. Key specifications include: Tow, Front axle steer only (5th wheel steering required, quad steer not acceptable), 48" W x 96" L x 30" H dimensions, 2" x 8" hardwood decking, pintle hitch system (front and rear), 2 safety chains, 1" stand off rub rail, and a tongue up brake or equivalent (only one type of brake required). A 2-part epoxy finish is not acceptable; a powder coat finish is required. The specification for a 36" tall fixed pipe end rack has been deleted. 6.00-9/10 ply pneumatic tires are not acceptable. Trailers will be towed at a maximum speed of 25 mph. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951. Quoters must meet specifications in Attachment 2 and provide descriptive literature.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336212 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Period of Performance: Delivery lead time is 180 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Specific delivery dates to be provided by quoter.
- FOB: Destination
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Thomas.semones@dla.mil. Facsimile and hard copy submissions are not accepted.
- Quote Format: Must include Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Pricing & Administrative sections, submitted as three separate files.
- 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 Period: 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.
Key Dates
- Questions Deadline: April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: April 28, 2026
Additional Notes
Registration in System for Award Management (SAM) is required by the quotation submission date. Invoicing and payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Contractors must retain documented evidence of supply chain traceability. Specific Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) markings are required on quote files.