Transmission Crates

The Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG) is issuing this pre-solicitation notice to inform industry of an upcoming requirement for Reusable Wooden Shipping and Storage Crates. This procurement will be conducted in accordance with the procedures outlined in RFO 12.201-1(c)(2). Please be advised that this notice is published solely to inform industry of the Government's intent to solicit quotations directly from at least three small businesses manufacturers of Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers whose primary business is Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing. The Government does not intend to post a formal solicitation notice on SAM.gov. In accordance with RFO 12.201-1(c)(2), for acquisitions at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), the Contracting Officer is electing to solicit quotations directly from suppliers. By posting this pre-solicitation notice, the Government is fulfilling the requirement to post a pre-solicitation notice in the GPE according to subpart 5.1. Product Description The Missouri Army National Guard has a requirement for 50 each heavy-duty, reusable, wooden shipping and storage containers (crates). These crates are required to safely pack, handle, transport, and store depot-level Apache AH-64 main transmission assemblies (and associated gearbox components). Solicitation & Award Timeline The Missouri National Guard intends to use simplified procedures to solicit offers and make an award to the offeror that represents the best value to the Government. The anticipated award date is 16 November 2026. Disclaimer This is a pre-solicitation notice only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The government does not intend to review offers or quotes provided as a result of this notice. No formal solicitation document will be posted to SAM.gov for this requirement.