81--SHIPPING AND STORAG

SOL #: SPRPA126RVB07Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers (8145)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7cd2304fad6241ed9da33b68e9dc5ac1/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 20, 2026

Last Updated

May 4, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 9, 2026, 4:00 AM

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 Solicitation (SEALED BID / IFB) for 28 EA of NSN 6K-8145-013574414-SY Shipping and Storage Containers. This UNRESTRICTED procurement requires Government source approval prior to contract award, as the item is flight critical and technical data is not adequate for full and open competition. Offers are due by April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the acquisition of 28 units of NSN 6K-8145-013574414-SY, TDP VER 016, REF NR 583E001. Delivery is FOB Origin. Key requirements include MIL-STD-2073 packaging, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023) clause (252.211-7003), and a mandatory First Article Test (FAT) for item 0001AB, with an estimated cost of $15,000.00. Quality Assurance mandates a 100% Production Leak Test and other tests detailed in Section E. A Source Approval Request (SAR) is required for the containers.

Eligibility & Source Approval

This is an UNRESTRICTED procurement. Government source approval is mandatory due to the item's flight-critical nature and limited technical data. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. Unapproved sources must qualify by submitting information detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original description). Offers lacking the required source approval data or documentation of previous submission will not be considered. Award may proceed based on Fleet support needs if source approval cannot be processed in time.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (SEALED BID / IFB)
Issued: April 7, 2026
Offers Due: April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time (extended by Amendment 0001).
DPAS Rating: DO-C9.
Published: April 15, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted to DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA. Evaluation factors include "LOWEST PRICED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE" and "EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD," with past performance considered more important than price. Source Approval Request (SAR) is mandatory for technical acceptability. Offerors must comply with all terms and conditions; late submissions, modifications, and withdrawals are subject to specific provisions.