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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Presolicitation for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-013574414-SY, QTY 28 EA). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires engineering source approval due to the flight-critical nature of the item. Responses are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 28 units of NSN 6K-8145-013574414-SY, TDP VER 016, REF NR 583E001, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight critical and necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing approved sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, or data rights not economically available to the Government.
Source Approval Requirements
Government source approval is mandatory prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The time required for new source approval typically prevents award delays. If not an approved source, bidders must submit detailed information from 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/) with their proposal. Offers lacking required source approval data or documentation of previous submission will not be considered.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 9, 2026
- Published: January 24, 2026
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA
Additional Notes
If a source approval request cannot be processed in time or approval requirements hinder meeting Government needs, award may proceed based on Fleet support. The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available at the provided link.