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The government needs manufacture of aluminum T-56 QECA shipping and storage containers (outer shell plus Inner Frame Adapter Assembly) for DLA Weapons Support Philadelphia.

Due
November 9, 2026
1 day left
Buyer
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Aviation At Philadelphia PA · Department of Defense
Who can bid
Small business set-aside
Small businesses only
NAICS
332439
Other Metal Container Manufacturing
Notice ID
SPRPA126RVC35
Posted October 29, 2026

Please quote shipping and storage container sets for the T-56 QECA.

  • Construction: Each set includes an aluminum outer shell and an inner frame adapter assembly.
  • Drawings: Manufacture, test and inspect to Container Research Corporation drawing 706E001, latest revision, and its referenced requirements.
  • Approval: Engineering approval is required to supply this item.
  • Equipment: Provide all equipment needed for manufacturing and testing.
  • Welding: Inspect every weld visually and test critical and major inner frame welds for surface cracks.
  • Shock mounts: Use the approved shock mount; substitutions require written permission.

Please confirm availability and send your quote by November 9, 2026.

The original documents

Deadline: November 9, 2026

See the original on sam.gov

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What they need

  • Scope of workBuild the aluminum outer container shell and the Inner Frame Adapter Assembly (IFAA), which are supplied together as a set.
  • Drawings and specsBuild, test and inspect to Container Research Corporation drawing 706E001 (latest revision) and all referenced drawings and specifications.
  • Finish and sealingUse zinc-nickel plating per ASTM B 841 Class 1, Type B, Grade 3 instead of cadmium, and seal crevices with MIL-S-81733 or equivalent.
  • Desiccant and shock mountsPlace 1/3 unit of MIL-D-3464 Type II desiccant per cubic foot in each container, and use only the shock mount listed in the drawing package unless written permission is given.
  • Source approvalEngineering source approval is required, so new manufacturers must contact the buyer (Makayla Hauser, MAKAYLA.HAUSER@DLA.MIL) and a pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required.
  • Set-aside and toolingThis is a total small business set-aside, and the contractor must supply all tooling, fixtures and test equipment at its own cost.

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