Transmission Shipping and Storage Container

DLA Weapons Support (Warren) has issued a firm-fixed-price solicitation (SPRDL1-26-Q-0033) for the procurement of Transmission Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 8145-00-695-9008, Part Number 8723296). The requirement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 332439. The contract calls for an initial quantity of eight units with a 100% option for additional quantities. Delivery is FOB Destination, with the primary delivery location specified as DLA Distribution Anniston, AL. Proposals are due by May 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, with all offer submissions required to acknowledge solicitation amendments. Technical data is available electronically via SAM.gov, and no hard copies will be issued. The point of contact for questions is the Contract Specialist, Sabrina Swain. The contract explicitly mandates compliance with stringent military packaging, preservation, marking, and labeling standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging, MIL-STD-129 (Revision R) for marking and bar-coding, and MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identification (UII). Packaging must support military storage and shipment requirements, involving prototype validation and government oversight for alternate preservation methods. Wood packaging must meet ISPM 15 heat-treatment regulations. Hazardous materials labeling and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are also required. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the origin under government oversight (typically DCMA), following rigorous quality and first article testing requirements aligned with MIL-STD-1916 and ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards. The contractor is responsible for coordinating inspections and ensuring product conformity. Offer evaluation will consider price and potentially other factors such as delivery and first article testing, although the primary basis appears to favor either lowest price or best value as determined by the government. The contract incorporates provisions related to qualifications, cybersecurity safeguarding of covered defense information per DFARS 252.204-7008, and restrictions on corporate structure per FAR 52.209-10. Electronic contracting methods are mandatory, with all communications and submissions conducted electronically, including payment requests processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The contract includes special clauses proscribing involvement by inverted domestic corporations and requiring contractor representation on ownership, small business status, and compliance with certain security and labor provisions. The government reserves rights to exercise options within 365 days after award, with incremental quantity increases allowed. Quality assurance systems must meet or exceed ISO 9001:2015 criteria