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 NSN 6K-8145-014230499-LU, described as Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers. This requirement is for 60 EA of the item, which is flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Offers are due by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of NSN 6K-8145-014230499-LU, with a quantity of 60 EA, delivered FOB Origin. The item requires engineering source approval due to its flight-critical nature and the proprietary technical data held by approved sources. The Government has determined that existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by qualified sources necessitate acquisition from these approved sources. The technical data is not economically available to the Government, and is essential for maintaining part quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT
- Published: March 24, 2026, 01:03 PM EDT
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
- Office: DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
Evaluation
This item requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Only sources previously approved by the Government have been solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The time required for new source approval is typically such that an award cannot be delayed. Unapproved sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures with their proposal. Failure to provide all required data will result in offers not being considered for award.
Additional Notes
- NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures:
- Spares:
https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/ - Repair:
https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/
- Spares:
- NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure:
https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/ - Contact CASEY STOCK at
CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MILor(215)737-0543for inquiries.