ISO 20ft Platform Container

The contract involves the procurement of a 20-foot ISO platform cargo container designed for versatile loading and secure transportation. The container measures approximately 19 feet 10 inches in length, 8 feet in width, and 8 feet 6 inches in height, with features such as foldable end walls, integrated lashing beans, removable end walls for vehicle loading, and multiple lashing points including stanchions, lashing bars, and cross-floor lashing to ensure cargo stability. It is equipped with fork pockets, twistlocks, header locks, and corner locking mechanisms for secure handling and locking during transport. The container's internal dimensions provide ample space for cargo, with a tare weight of around 6,060 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of approximately 73,300 pounds, culminating in a gross weight of about 79,360 pounds. This solicitation, posted by the Department of the Army at Fort Drum, NY, under the total small business set-aside (FAR 19.5), emphasizes the need for a compliant and durable container suitable for use at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. The response deadline is set for April 7, 2025. Interested vendors can contact designated representatives via email or phone for further details. The contract aims to support military logistics and transportation needs, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, standards-compliant cargo container suitable for demanding operational environments.