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 has issued a Presolicitation for 5 units of NSN 6K-8145-013574413-SY, a specialized shipping and storage container. This is a source-controlled, flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval. Only previously approved sources have been solicited, but new sources may apply for qualification. Responses are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the acquisition of 5 units of NSN 6K-8145-013574413-SY, TDP VER 018, REF NR 581E001. Delivery is FOB Origin. The item is designated as flight critical and necessitates strict engineering source approval by the design control activity to ensure quality and reliability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified (due to source control requirements)
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: March 20, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA
Source Approval Requirements
- This item requires Government source approval prior to contract award.
- Only previously approved sources have been solicited due to existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge.
- New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
- Prospective new sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice).
- Offers failing to provide all required data for source approval will not be considered.
- Award may proceed with approved sources if new source approval cannot be processed in time to meet Government requirements.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Casey Stock at CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL or (215)737-0543.