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 Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, has issued a Presolicitation for the acquisition of NSN 6K-8145-014840911-GF (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers). This requirement is for 41 units, FOB Origin, and pertains to a flight-critical item that necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity. Responses are due April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of NSN 6K-8145-014840911-GF, a specialized shipping and storage container. The item is designated as flight critical, meaning it requires stringent quality control and engineering source approval. The acquisition is limited to previously approved sources due to existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by these sources, which are essential for maintaining the quality of the part and not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 13, 2026
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Product Service Code: 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers)
Source Approval Requirements
Government source approval is mandatory prior to contract award. Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. If you are not an approved source, you must submit, along with your proposal, the detailed information outlined in one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures. These brochures are available for Spares and Repair at the provided NAVSUP website links. Offers that fail to provide all required data or document previous submission of such data will not be considered for award. The time required for new source approval is typically such that an award cannot be delayed.
Additional Information
The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available online. Contact: CASEY STOCK, CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL, (215)737-0543.