Drum, Fabric, Collapsible

DLA Troop Support is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for collapsible fabric drums under National Stock Number 8110-01-674-2266. This Sources Sought notice is issued for the purpose of developing a future solicitation for an estimated annual quantity of 100 units. The required item corresponds to part number GTA-500LF-SL3 produced by the original manufacturer, GTA Drum, Inc. (Cage Code 8A8A5). This procurement is categorized under PSC 8110 for drums and cans and NAICS 332439 for other metal container manufacturing.

The government does not possess the proprietary drawings for this equipment. Interested contractors are required to provide a complete technical data package, including a copy of the original manufacturer’s drawings, for evaluation by the Engineering Support Activity. This submission is necessary for the government to verify technical equivalence or manufacturing capability. This inquiry is for market research only and does not constitute a Request for Quote or an obligation for the government to purchase any materials.

Responses and technical information must be submitted to the point of contact, Avril Dickerson at the DLA Troop Support Directorate of Construction and Equipment, by the deadline of May 6, 2026. This market research effort identifies the solicitation number as SPE8ED26Q0427. There are currently no attachments associated with this notice.