81--SHIPPING AND STO
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued a Presolicitation for SHIPPING AND STO (National Stock Number 6K-8145-016462278-E8), requiring 35 units with delivery FOB Origin. This opportunity is for a source-approved item, meaning only previously qualified sources have been solicited. New sources must undergo a specific approval process. Responses are due April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for NSN 6K-8145-016462278-E8, Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 006, for 35 units, with delivery FOB Origin. The item requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Due to unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified sources, acquisition is restricted to approved sources. These approved sources retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for maintaining part quality. The item is flight critical, and available technical data is not adequate for full and open competition.
Source Approval Requirements
An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part. If not an approved source, offerors must submit detailed information as outlined in one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/ or Repair: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). Offers failing to provide all required data will not be considered. If a source approval request is currently under evaluation at NAVSUP WSS, a copy of the cover letter must be submitted. The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available at the provided link.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified; restricted to source-approved vendors.
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, at 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: March 24, 2026, at 01:06 PM UTC
Additional Notes
The time required for new source approval is typically such that an award cannot be delayed. If evaluation of a source approval request cannot be processed in time or approval requirements preclude meeting Government needs, award may proceed based on Fleet support. Primary Contact: CASEY STOCK, CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL, (215)737-0543.