Manufacturing and Supply of 5-Gallon Steel Drum Pails

The contract calls for the manufacture and supply of 1,080 units of 5-gallon steel drum pails featuring crimped tops, gasketed lids, bail handles, and a rust-inhibitive lining to meet stringent federal packaging standards. Each unit must fully comply with 49 CFR Part 178 and ASTM-D-3951 specifications to ensure durability, safety, and compatibility with hazardous material transportation requirements. The pails are intended for use within Department of Defense logistics channels and must be produced to exacting military-grade tolerances. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the North American Industry Classification System code 332431, which covers metal can and container manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on May 6, 2026, with a strict response deadline of May 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Performance is required at the Bremerton, Washington location with a ZIP code of 98314, and the contracting activity falls under DLA Maritime - Puget Sound, a branch of the Department of Defense. Bidders must respond before the deadline to be considered for award under this closed competition.