IFB-27-004 Custom Shipping Container Offices

The Texas A&M Forest Service is soliciting bids under IFB-27-004 to acquire two 40-foot high-cube IIRC customized shipping container offices for use as aviation operations offices at the Abilene Tanker Base. The project requires the delivery of turnkey, new production model containers constructed from Corten weathering steel. Each unit must be watertight, climate-controlled, and insulated with closed-cell spray polyurethane foam and finished with painted plywood. The vendor is responsible for all structural modifications, including the installation of HVAC systems, electrical lighting, network infrastructure, and fire-safety equipment, with a beige exterior finish approved by the end user. All deliverables must be delivered to the Abilene Airport and include a minimum five-year warranty on the conversion. Bids must be submitted by October 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The award will be based on the best value, evaluating pricing, vendor capacity, skill, and previous experience with the agency. Compliance requirements include adherence to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Law, certification against engagement with foreign terrorist organizations, and the submission of an Affirmative Action Compliance Program for transactions exceeding 50,000 dollars. Additionally, vendors must certify that network hardware and software have undergone independent vulnerability testing per Texas Government Code. The agency encourages the use of Historically Underutilized Businesses, and a HUB Subcontracting Plan is required for procurements exceeding 100,000 dollars.