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 NSN 6K-8145-016462278-E8, SHIPPING AND STO (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers). This opportunity is for a flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity. Responses are due by June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for 35 units of NSN 6K-8145-016462278-E8, a specialized shipping and storage container, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight critical and requires strict adherence to quality standards, necessitating engineering source approval. Acquisition is limited to approved sources due to unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by current qualified sources. The Government retains data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA)
- Response Due: June 22, 2026
- Published: May 7, 2026
Evaluation
Government source approval is required prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Proposals from unapproved sources must include detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures. Failure to provide all required data will result in offers not being considered for award.
Additional Notes
Information for source approval can be found at:
- Spares:
https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/ - Repair:
https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available at the same link.