81--SHIPPING AND STORAG
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 NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia, under the Department of the Navy, is soliciting for Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-010124088-YX), with a quantity of 421 EA. This requirement, initially limited, has been amended to full and open competition. The procurement is for specialized containers requiring specific engineering source approval. Responses are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the purchase of NSN 8145 010124088 Shipping and Storage Containers. The containers are detailed as blow-molded reusable assemblies for shipping circuit cards and modules. Key specifications include:
- Materials: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) for the case and flame-retardant cushioning.
- Types: Type I and Type II containers with various dimensions (A through K).
- Identification: Specific molded text requirements for the container base.
- Testing: First article testing, production testing (including drop tests), and quality assurance procedures are required.
- Performance: Compliance with Table I for specific part numbers (P069-1 through P069-7), including load capacity and deflection limits.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, with acquisition using FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation). FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) policies are not being used.
- Product Service Code (FSC): 8145 - Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers.
- NAICS Code: 332439 - Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing.
- Competition: Full and Open Competition (amended from limited competition).
- Set-Aside: None.
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published Date: March 11, 2026.
- Anticipated Award: March 2024 (Note: This date appears outdated given the response date).
Key Requirements & Submission
This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. While the competition is now full and open, an alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures. Firms not already approved must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR); however, this procurement will not be delayed for SAR approval. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item. Electronic procedures will be used, and the RFQ/Solicitation will be posted to NECO. No telephone requests or hard copies will be honored.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Kimberly Flores
- Email: KIMBERLY.FLORES@NAVY.MIL
- Phone: (215)697-6549