Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers
ID: SPE8ED25R00XXType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

NAICS

Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)

PSC

SPECIALIZED SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS (8145)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support), is seeking sources for the manufacturing and supply of specialized shipping and storage containers and accessories. This opportunity is a Sources Sought Notice aimed at identifying potential contractors capable of providing 142 Government National Stock Numbers (NSNs) related to BOH Shipping & Storage Containers, with a required delivery timeframe of 120 days. The procurement is critical for enhancing logistical capabilities within military operations, ensuring readiness and functional capacity in storage solutions. Interested parties should submit a complete technical data package along with estimated pricing to Michael Upshaw at michael.upshaw@dla.mil by the specified deadline, as this notice is for market research purposes only and does not obligate the government to make any purchases.

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    The document outlines the sourcing information for a series of items listed in a government Request for Proposal (RFP). It specifies the National Stock Numbers (NSNs), product names, unit of issue (UOI), quantities, and relevant item numbers for various drawer sets and modules, focusing on modular storage components. All items are to be delivered within 120 days after the award date, encompassing multiple product variants based on specific quantity tiers (1-4, 5-14, 15-24, etc.). The primary aim of this RFP is to gather bids for procurement that meets the military or governmental operational requirements for storage solutions, ensuring readiness and functional capacity in logistics. The structured list categorizes products efficiently for suppliers to respond accurately while adhering to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. This procurement essential contributes to enhancing logistical capabilities within federal and possibly local government operations.
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