This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for wooden shipping containers for DLA Distribution at multiple locations. The acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. The contract type will be a fixed-price with economic price adjustment indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ). Quotes are due by April 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Questions are due by March 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The solicitation requires specific dimensions and adherence to ASTM B660 standards. Packaging and marking must follow commercial best practices and MILSTD-129R. Delivery is FOB destination to various DLA Distribution sites. The ordering period is from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031. Invoicing and payment will be processed via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Contractors must mark the contract number on all correspondence and shipments. Material must be shipped on serviceable, winged pallets in accordance with **** conflict of interest restrictions apply. Technical capability and past performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, with the lowest price determining the award among technically acceptable quotes.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a single overall delivery deadline for the entire contract. However, it specifies an ordering period from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031, and that any order issued during this period but not completed within it shall be completed within the time specified in the order. The bid notice states The contractor shall deliver the samples and shipping containers to the following address based upon each task order.
The bid notice states, Invoicing and payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow. See DFARS clause ****.
The bid notice states, The government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. It further clarifies that Technical capability and past performance will be evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. . . . the government will then evaluate the quote for the lowest price. The quoted total price between quoters determined to be technically acceptable will be the determining factor in the selection of a quote for award.
The bid notice indicates that the acquisition is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside and specifies the NAICS code as **** with a size standard of 500 employees. Technical capability and past performance will be evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis.
The bid notice states, Closing date and time for questions: 12:00 PM EST on March 30, 2026.
The bid notice states, The maximum value of the supplies is $6,380,****.