DWORSHAK DAM SHIPPING CONTAINERS WITH SIDE ACCESS DOORS

The U.S. Army Engineer District Walla Walla is soliciting two new or one-trip 40-foot, high-cube shipping containers with side access doors under solicitation W912EF26QA067, a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332311, aimed exclusively at small business concerns. The containers must meet stringent international standards, including ISO 6346 and ISO 1496-1, be constructed with corrosion-resistant corten steel for all exterior panels and doors, and feature marine-grade plywood flooring capable of supporting a minimum dynamic load of 10,000 lbs. Each unit must include one standard double rear door and four side access doors, with external dimensions of 40 ft L x 8 ft W x 9 ft 6 in H, a minimum payload capacity of 58,000 lbs, and a cubic capacity of at least 2,600 cubic feet. Containers must be manufactured within the last 12 months and equipped with a valid Container Safety Convention (CSC) plate, and offerors must provide detailed shop drawings, material certifications for steel and flooring, warranty information, and proof of water tightness testing, such as a hose test, prior to award. Post-award, contractors must submit photos of the containers and additional water tightness documentation. Delivery is due within eight weeks of contract award to Dworshak Dam at 1428 Northfork Drive, Ahsahka, ID 83520, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and must offload the containers without government support during designated operating hours Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays, with coordination required at least 14 days in advance. All proposals must be submitted electronically to Gregory Moyer at gregory.moyer@usace.army.mil by 5:00 p.m. on June 4, 2026, and must include a signed Standard Form 1449, pricing schedule, and comprehensive technical documentation including brochures, cut sheets, and specifications—checklists alone are insufficient. The contract is awarded on a best value, price-based basis after a pass/fail technical compliance review, with non-compliant offers disqualified. Contractors must comply with Buy American requirements, provide certification of domestic content, and ensure no