Opportunity
SAM #SPE8ED26Q0418
Market Research for Gemstar Shipping and Storage Containers by DLA Troop Support
Buyer
DLA Troop Support
Posted
March 27, 2026
Respond By
April 26, 2026
Identifier
SPE8ED26Q0418
NAICS
332439
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking information from potential manufacturers for specialized shipping and storage containers. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Directorate of Construction and Equipment - Located in Philadelphia, PA - Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): - Gemstar Manufacturing, Inc. (Cage Code 36NE1) - Products Requested: - Shipping and storage container - Part Number: C21100005 - National Stock Number (NSN): 8145-01-721-7161 - Estimated annual quantity: 76 units - Unique Requirements: - Drawings for the container are proprietary to Gemstar Manufacturing and not available to the government - Interested manufacturers must submit a complete technical data package, including original manufacturer’s drawings, for review - This is a sources sought notice for market research only, not a solicitation for quotes or proposals
Description
DLA Troop Support is seeking to identify possible sources that can manufacture the items listed below. Drawings are not available. 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.
This material is proprietary to the original manufacturer, and the Government is not in possession of the drawings.
This is not a Request for Quote for this requirement, and a request for Sources Sought only.
DLA Troop Support is in the process of developing a solicitation for Shipping and Storage.
This Sources Sought Notice is issued for the purpose of market research only and the Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material because of this inquiry. The Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material because of this inquiry. The Government will not pay for any information submitted by respondents in response to this Sources Sought Notice.
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 26 April 2026.
National Stock Number: 8145-01-721-7161
Item Description: Shipping and Storage
Annual Estimated Quantity: 76
Manufacturer: Gemstar Manufacturing, Inc.
Cage Code: 36NE1
Part Number: C21100005