SUPPORT, SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINER

Location: Federal
Posted: Oct 1, 2026
Due: Oct 31, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 81 - Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies
Solicitation No: SPE8ED27Q
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SUPPORT, SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINER
Active
Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
SPE8ED27Q
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Major Command
TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT
Office
DLA TROOP SUPPORT
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Oct 01, 2026 04:12 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Oct 31, 2026 06:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Nov 15, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 8145 - SPECIALIZED SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 332439 - Other Metal Container Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
Description

The Defense Logistics Agency is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support requirements for the Sharkcage items listed in the attached. These include:



Support, Shipping and Storage Container



Shelter Mobile System



Utility Area Shelter System



Modification Kit, Shipping and Storage



Cover STF Camouflage



Cover STF Reversible



Modular Storage and Transport



Cover Modular Storage



Shelter Mobile System, Intermodal Storage



See the attachment for more details.



The requirements are sole sourced to Sharkcage, Inc., cage code 54TC1.



DLA Troop Support is researching the possibility of issuing a solicitation for the items under a Long-Term Type Contract. If an award is made, the award will not exceed a period of five (5) years.



This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice should not be construed as a commitment by DLA Troop Support for any purpose. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The Government will NOT PAY for any information submitted by respondents in response to this Sources Sought Notice. If a solicitation results, it will be synopsized on the “Contract Opportunities” website at SAM.gov and it will be the offeror’s responsibility to monitor the Contract Opportunities website for any such notices.



Interested contractors will be required to submit a complete technical data package, which will be forwarded to the Engineering Support Activity (ESA) for review. This technical package must include a copy of the original manufacturer’s drawings for comparison by the ESA. The drawings are proprietary to the manufacturer, and the Government is not in possession of the said drawings.



Interested contractors should contact Avril Dickerson, DLA Troop Support – Directorate of Construction and Equipment, at Avril.Dickerson@dla.mil or 445-737-7976 prior to 31 October, 2026.




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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT CONTAINERS 700 ROBBINS AVENUE
  • PHILADELPHIA , PA 19111-5096
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Oct 01, 2026 04:12 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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