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 28 units of NSN 6K-8145-013574414-SY Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers. This requirement is for a flight-critical item that mandates Government source approval prior to contract award, limiting solicitation to previously approved sources. Proposals are due April 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of 28 units of NSN 6K-8145-013574414-SY, described as Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (Product Service Code 8145). Delivery is FOB Origin. The item is considered flight critical, and the technical data available is not deemed adequate to support full and open competition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 9, 2026
- Published: March 20, 2026
Source Approval Requirements
This acquisition requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited.
- For New Sources: If you are not an approved source, you must submit detailed information from one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares or Repair) along with your proposal. Links are provided in the original notice.
- For Pending Approvals: If your source approval request is currently being evaluated by NAVSUP WSS, submit a copy of the cover letter that forwarded your request.
- Consequences: Offers failing to provide required source approval data or documentation of previous submission will not be considered. The time required for new source approval is typically such that an award cannot be delayed. If approval cannot be processed in time, award may proceed based on Fleet support needs.
Additional Information
The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available online.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Casey Stock at CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL or (215)737-0543.