40 Ft High Cube Shipping Containers
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia intends to procure two (2) 40 Ft High Cube Shipping Containers with full open-side doors. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quotes are due by 5:30 PM EST on February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of two (2) 40ft High Cube Open Side New Containers, specifically featuring full open-side doors. Key specifications include:
- Containers must be TAA-compliant; Chinese-manufactured containers are not acceptable.
- Cargo doors are required on only one full side, designed to open as a single unit, not four separate smaller doors, to accommodate large equipment.
- The contractor must provide DoD unique identification as per DFARS 252.211-7003.
- The government will provide equipment on-site for offloading containers from flatbed trailers, eliminating the need for tilt/rollback service.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 8150 (Freight Containers)
- Quote Due Date: February 20, 2026, 5:30 PM EST/Local Time
- Published Date: March 20, 2026
- Delivery: Expected within 90 calendar days from the Date of Award.
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA 19112, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (PSM).
- Emailed quotes are also authorized and should be sent to Brooke Steele at brooke.a.steele3.civ@us.navy.mil. Facsimile quotes are not authorized.
- Evaluation will be based on price and technical acceptability, with the award going to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
Additional Notes
Visual aids, including images of 'CONEX Full Open-Side Doors.png' and 'CONEX 4 Small Doors.png', are provided to help bidders understand the required container configurations. The 'Questions and Answers' document clarifies specific requirements, particularly regarding the full open-side door design and TAA compliance.