Refrigerated Containers, Refrigerated Vans, and Line Haul Services - Colombia & Ecuador

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ISSUED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ), OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).

The Government is conducting market research to explore solutions across multiple operational modalities in the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Ecuador.

Category 1 (Stationary / Semi-Permanent Storage): Refrigerated Intermodal ISO Containers (Example "Reefer Containers" – 20-foot and 40-foot High Cube units) for bulk ground storage.

Category 2 (Mobile Distribution): Refrigerated Cargo Vans (Example "Reefer Vans" – Class 2–4 cargo/panel vans or light cab-chassis box trucks) for cold-chain transit across urban centers, mountainous corridors, and rural operational zones.

Category 3 (Line haul Services): Scheduled, on-demand, and surge Line Haul Freight Transportation Services. The intended services encompass moving palletized general freight, bulk materials, high-value sensitive cargo, and mission-critical supplies between regional distribution depots, vendor sites, and/or other designated locations.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Interested parties are requested to submit a concise Capability Statement (not to exceed 5 pages, excluding technical spec sheets and cut sheets) containing the following sections:

Part A: Corporate and Administrative Profile

1. Company Profile: Corporate Legal Name, DBA, CAGE / NCAGE Code, SAM.gov UEI, primary office address, and primary point of contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone).
2. Offer Modality: Specify whether responding for Category 1 (Containers), Category 2 (Vans), Category 3 (Line Haul Services), or multiple offers.
3. Regional Presence: Detail your physical footprint, depot locations, authorized service facilities, or local teaming/subcontractor arrangements in Colombia and Ecuador.

Part B: Technical Capabilities & Equipment Specifications

1. Product Availability: Detail make, model, age profile (new vs. certified refurbished), lead times, and technical specifications for containers and/or vehicles available for deployment.
2. Maintenance & Field Support: Locations of certified technicians and authorized maintenance partners in Colombia and Ecuador capable of servicing cooling machinery and vehicle chassis.
3. Past Performance: If available, include any relevant past performance.

Response Instructions

Format: Electronic submission via Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word format. Minimum 11-point font.

Submission Channels: Interested vendors shall submit responses electronically no later than 01 October 2026; 9:00 a.m. Central Time to:

Contracting Officer:  david.l.garza5.mil@army.mil

Contract Specialist:  caleb.d.caruth.mil@army.mil

Subject Line: Response to Sources Sought: Refrigerated Containers, Refrigerated Vans, and Line Haul Services - Colombia & Ecuador - [Vendor Name]